Abstract:Background: Globally there is a high burden of low serum vitamin D levels, with children being more at risk, due to low intake in breastmilk, few available foods and inadequate cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D. Even in countries with abundant sunshine, Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) remains a problem. The classical clinical effect of severe vitamin D deficiency is rickets. VDD is common in developing countries and may affect developmental outcomes of children. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and facto… Show more
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