Vitamin D deficiency in UK Asian families: activating a new concern

被引:119
作者
Shaw, NJ
Pal, BR
机构
[1] Birminghams Childrens Hosp, Dept Endocrinol, Birmingham B4 6NH, W Midlands, England
[2] Walsgrave Gen Hosp, Dept Neonatal Med, Coventry CV2 2DY, W Midlands, England
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10.1136/adc.86.3.147
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
Vitamin D has steroid hormonal effects which can produce clinical symptoms and signs unrelated to calcium homoeostasis. Its deficiency has been implicated as a risk factor for diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, and tuberculosis in Asians. In this review, the incidence, aetiology, prevention, and treatment of symptomatic vitamin D deficiency in childhood are considered. A renewed public health campaign is required in the UK to address the continuing problem of vitamin D deficiency in Asian families.
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