Vitamin D status is heritable and under environment‐dependent selection in the wild

Sparks, Alexandra M.; Johnston, Susan E.; Handel, Ian; Pilkington, Jill G.; Berry, Jacqueline; Pemberton, Josephine M.; Nussey, Daniel H.; Mellanby, Richard

doi:10.1111/mec.16318

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“…[ 1 , 2 ] At the moment, vitamin D is one of the most important subjects being discussed in research and clinics, as well as in the everyday lives of people who are worried about their general health and wish to stay clear of any difficulties. [ 3 , 4 ] Vitamin D deficiency may lead to several serious consequences, including rickets, osteoporosis, depression, fatigue, hyperparathyroidism, obesity, osteomalacia, chronic backache, hypertension, cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease. [ 5 , 6 ] Many people believe that vitamin D insufficiency is a condition that only affects the elderly or patients in hospitals.…”

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Vitamin D knowledge, awareness and practices of female students in the Southwest of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Kambal,

Abdelwahab,

Albasheer

et al. 2023

Medicine

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Vitamin D deficiency is a common health problem among adults in Saudi Arabia, particularly females. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with many diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, neurological disorders, and cognitive decline. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness and practice of vitamin D deficiency among female students in Jazan University as well as to determine the sociodemographic related factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 204 female undergraduate and postgraduate students (18 years of age and older) in March 2022 from Saudi Arabia. Students completed a web-based survey about vitamin D and their demographic characteristics. Statistical analyses were conducted using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Descriptive statistics, the Chi-squared test of homogeneity, and univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used. The results revealed that the participants had limited knowledge related to vitamin D normal level (49.5%), and the recommended daily amount of vitamin D (26.5%). Most of the participants were unaware of its benefits for vision, muscle integrity, weakness, and fatigue. Most of them recognized the importance of sunlight for maintaining suitable levels of vitamin D (94.1%). However, only 43.1% identified that decreased intake of foods rich in vitamin D is a cause of vitamin D deficiency. Participants (33.7%) preferred exposure to sunlight to improve their vita-min D levels, and 32.4% used vitamin D supplements. However, only 39.2% had ever examined their vitamin D status. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models demonstrated a significant association between knowledge, and residence, and source of information (odds ratios = 3.48 and 2.79, respectively, P < .05). Most respondents had a basic understanding of vitamin D, vitamin D insufficiency, and the environmental and dietary factors contributing to it. Given the findings obtained, cognitive interventions need to be carried out.

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