Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Egyption Boys Aged 2-10 Years
Heba Fahd Abd El Shakour;
Abstract
itamin D plays an essential role in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. Recent evidence suggests that vitamin D may also be important for a variety of non-skeletal outcomes including neuromuscular function, immunomodulation, and control of other hormonal system.
It is well known that exposure of skin to direct sunlight is the most important source of vitamin D, so that according to many causes like fear of skin cancer, traditional clothing and spending most of the time indoors many Egyptian girls are exposed to vitamin D deficiency.
It is well known that exposure of skin to direct sunlight is the most important source of vitamin D, so that according to many causes like fear of skin cancer, traditional clothing and spending most of the time indoors many Egyptian girls are exposed to vitamin D deficiency.
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| Title | Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Egyption Boys Aged 2-10 Years | Other Titles | تقييم حالة فيتامين-د في الأولاد المصريين الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 2-10 سنوات | Authors | Heba Fahd Abd El Shakour | Issue Date | 2018 |
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