Association between Vitamin D Status and Coronary Heart Disease among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study

Association between Vitamin D Status and Coronary Heart Disease among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study

Recent evidence has pointed out an association between vitamin D deficiency and coronary heart disease (CHD). Due to the growing epidemic of CHD and vitamin D deficiency in Saudi Arabia, exploring the role of vitamin D in the prevention of CHD is crucial. The aim of this study was to examine the ass...

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Main Authors: Najlaa M. Aljefree, Patricia Lee, Jamal M. Alsaqqaf, Faruk Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
cardiovascular disease
vitamin D deficiency
diabetes
obesity
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/4/4/77

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