Factors associated with infants' sunlight exposure among mothers attending the EPI unit of Wolkite University Specialized Hospital.
<h4>Background</h4>Infant sunlight exposure in their early infancy is essential for the cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent due to inadequate exposure to sunlight. In Ethiopia, one in thirteen children had rickets, which could be prevented by sunlig...
Main Authors: | Girma Teferi Mengistu, Ayana Benti Terefe, Tolesa Gemeda Gudeta, Bizunesh Kefale Mengistu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2022-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0277349 |
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