Vitamin D deficiency is associated with osteoporosis and is thought to increase the risk of
cancer and CVD. Despite these numerous potential health effects, data on vitamin D status …

Dental caries and vitamin D inadequacy are known to affect children worldwide. Vitamin D
has a vital role in tooth formation. There is growing evidence linking suboptimal serum …

Purpose This paper visualizes the available data on vitamin D status on a global map,
examines the existing heterogeneities in vitamin D status and identifies research gaps …

Background Recent studies have suggested that vitamin D deficiency in children is
widespread. But the vitamin D status of Chinese children is seldom investigated. The …

As an essential dietary micronutrient, vitamin D plays a pivotal role in promoting calcium
absorption in the intestine and maintaining a healthy skeletal system throughout life. Beyond …

Background Studies finding an inverse correlation of ambient solar irradiance with cancer
mortality were the first to suggest that sun exposure and probably, therefore, vitamin D might …

The aim of this study was to document the dietary diversity status of preschool children in
poor, rural, and ethnic minority areas of Central South China and examine its associated …

Vitamin D plays an important role in human health. Current recommendations for vitamin D
intake and endogenous supply through sun exposure are not met in German pre-school …

ObjectiveThe present study aimed to review the literature on micronutrient deficiency and
other factors influencing a deficiency status among children living in China. DesignA …

To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the health effects of ultraviolet
radiation (UVR) and sun exposure among medical university students in Northeast China …