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Published in: Clinical Reviews in Bone and Mineral Metabolism 1/2009

Open Access 01-03-2009 | Original Paper

Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Health Consequences in Africa

Authors: Ann Prentice, Inez Schoenmakers, Kerry S. Jones, Landing M. A. Jarjou, Gail R. Goldberg

Published in: Clinical & Translational Metabolism | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

Africa is heterogeneous in latitude, geography, climate, food availability, religious and cultural practices, and skin pigmentation. It is expected, therefore, that prevalence of vitamin D deficiency varies widely, in line with influences on skin exposure to UVB sunshine. Furthermore, low calcium intakes and heavy burden of infectious disease common in many countries may increase vitamin D utilization and turnover. Studies of plasma 25OHD concentration indicate a spectrum from clinical deficiency to values at the high end of the physiological range; however, data are limited. Representative studies of status in different countries, using comparable analytical techniques, and of relationships between vitamin D status and risk of infectious and chronic diseases relevant to the African context are needed. Public health measures to secure vitamin D adequacy cannot encompass the whole continent and need to be developed locally.
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Metadata
Title
Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Health Consequences in Africa
Authors
Ann Prentice
Inez Schoenmakers
Kerry S. Jones
Landing M. A. Jarjou
Gail R. Goldberg
Publication date
01-03-2009
Publisher
Humana Press Inc
Published in
Clinical & Translational Metabolism / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1534-8644
Electronic ISSN: 2948-2445
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12018-009-9038-6

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Year in Review: Heart failure and cardiomyopathies

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Watch this official video from ACC.24. Dr. Biykem Bozkurt discusses last year's major advances in heart failure and cardiomyopathies.

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Semaglutide benefits people with type 2 diabetes and obesity-related heart failure

16-04-2024 Type 2 Diabetes News

Incentivised to exercise

11-04-2024 Lifestyle Modifications News

New intervention for STEMI-related cardiogenic shock

10-04-2024 Myocardial Infarction News

» View more highlights on the ACC 2024 congress hub page

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