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Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati population.

Amal Abdul Rahim Al ZarooniNico NagelkerkeFatima Ibrahim Al MarzouqiSalma Hamad Al Darmaki
Published in: PloS one (2022)
Higher vitamin D levels were noted in participants who consumed extra servings of cod liver oil, tuna, salmon, and eggs; who wore clothes with their arms and legs exposed; and who performed daily physical activity. Symptoms of hypovitaminosis D (bone pain) were more frequently found in females. Fatigue is significantly associated with low vitamin D and younger participants. Strategies focusing on health promotion and lifestyle interventions should be implemented to address vitamin D deficiency.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • health promotion
  • sleep quality
  • chronic pain
  • body mass index
  • pain management
  • bone mineral density
  • metabolic syndrome
  • soft tissue
  • weight loss
  • depressive symptoms
  • type diabetes
  • fatty acid