Association Between Vitamin D Level and Z-Score Changes of Bone Density in College-Age Saudi Girls: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Omar M Al NozhaShereen El Tarhouny Inass TahaIntessar SultanAzza M Abdu AllahManal A HammodaGhaidaa ElmehallawyYara ElmehallawyEman A EysawiMaha K Desouky

Published in: International journal of general medicine (2023)

VD deficiency and low BMD are highly prevalent among college-age Saudi females. Low BMD is not linked to serum level of VD but to its previous use as a supplementation. Early lifestyle changes, attention to gynecological problems, and prevention of VD deficiency are all needed to support BMD among these girls.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
metabolic syndrome
saudi arabia
cardiovascular disease
working memory
replacement therapy
bone mineral density
weight loss
soft tissue
bone loss