Vitamin D Status in Saudi Arabian Women: Is there an Association with Breast Cancer Risk?

Abstract

The role of vitamin D in breast cancer prevention is an area of active research and to date the limited evidence suggests an inverse association. Saudi women are thought to be at greater risk for vitamin D deficiency because of their skin type and reduced UV exposure. Yet, there is a lack of data regarding the vitamin D status of Saudi women. The purpose of this research is to describe vitamin D status in a de‐identified sample of women in Saudia Arabia, a data set being collected in the context of a case‐control study to compare vitamin D status in women with and without a diagnosis of breast cancer.