High Prevalence of Hypovitaminosis D in Institutionalized Elderly Individuals is Associated with Summer in a Region with High Ultraviolet Radiation Levels

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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Main Authors: Sara Estéfani S. Sousa, Márcia Cristina Sales, José Rodolfo T. Araújo, Karine C.M. Sena-Evangelista, Kenio C. Lima, Lucia F.C. Pedrosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin D
elderly individuals
nursing homes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/7/1516

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