High Prevalence of Hypovitaminosis D in Institutionalized Elderly Individuals is Associated with Summer in a Region with High Ultraviolet Radiation Levels
Vitamin D may play a significant role in regulating the rate of aging. The objective of the study was to assess vitamin D status and its associated factors in institutionalized elderly individuals. A total of 153 elderly individuals living in Nursing Homes (NH) were recruited into the study. Serum 2...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/7/1516 |