Vitamin D status among adolescents in Kuwait: a cross-sectional study.
Abdullah Al-TaiarAbdur RahmanReem Al-SabahLemia ShabanAnwar Al-HarbiPublished in: BMJ open (2018)
High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was noted among adolescents in Kuwait despite the abundant sunshine, which may reflect strong sun avoidance behaviour. Adequate outdoor daytime activities should be encouraged especially for girls. We call for locally tailored guidelines for vitamin D supplement in which girls should have a higher dose compared with boys.