Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati population
<h4>Objective</h4> There have been concerns regarding the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the United Arab Emirates and the association between this prevalence and cardiovascular risk. Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health problem, with a high prevalence in the Abu Dha...
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| author | Amal Abdul Rahim Al Zarooni Nico Nagelkerke Fatima Ibrahim Al Marzouqi Salma Hamad Al Darmaki |
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| description | <h4>Objective</h4> There have been concerns regarding the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the United Arab Emirates and the association between this prevalence and cardiovascular risk. Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health problem, with a high prevalence in the Abu Dhabi national population. This cross-sectional retrospective observational study aimed to elucidate vitamin D deficiency symptoms and contributing factors in this context. <h4>Method and sampling</h4> Among 12346 participants presenting for their Weqaya population comprehensive cardiovascular risk factor screening, 700 were randomly selected and telephoned, among whom 400 completed a questionnaire that elicited information on dietary intake, sun exposure, clothing, physical activity, and symptoms related to vitamin D deficiency. <h4>Results</h4> Higher vitamin D levels were noted in participants who consumed extra servings of cod liver oil, tuna, salmon, and eggs; who wore clothes with their arms and legs exposed; and who performed daily physical activity. Symptoms of hypovitaminosis D (bone pain) were more frequently found in females. Fatigue is significantly associated with low vitamin D and younger participants. Strategies focusing on health promotion and lifestyle interventions should be implemented to address vitamin D deficiency. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b725d3ebacdd4d9eb3cf90a85137f7782022-12-21T17:22:05ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032022-01-01172Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati populationAmal Abdul Rahim Al ZarooniNico NagelkerkeFatima Ibrahim Al MarzouqiSalma Hamad Al Darmaki<h4>Objective</h4> There have been concerns regarding the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the United Arab Emirates and the association between this prevalence and cardiovascular risk. Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health problem, with a high prevalence in the Abu Dhabi national population. This cross-sectional retrospective observational study aimed to elucidate vitamin D deficiency symptoms and contributing factors in this context. <h4>Method and sampling</h4> Among 12346 participants presenting for their Weqaya population comprehensive cardiovascular risk factor screening, 700 were randomly selected and telephoned, among whom 400 completed a questionnaire that elicited information on dietary intake, sun exposure, clothing, physical activity, and symptoms related to vitamin D deficiency. <h4>Results</h4> Higher vitamin D levels were noted in participants who consumed extra servings of cod liver oil, tuna, salmon, and eggs; who wore clothes with their arms and legs exposed; and who performed daily physical activity. Symptoms of hypovitaminosis D (bone pain) were more frequently found in females. Fatigue is significantly associated with low vitamin D and younger participants. Strategies focusing on health promotion and lifestyle interventions should be implemented to address vitamin D deficiency.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8846532/?tool=EBI |
| spellingShingle | Amal Abdul Rahim Al Zarooni Nico Nagelkerke Fatima Ibrahim Al Marzouqi Salma Hamad Al Darmaki Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati population PLoS ONE |
| title | Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati population |
| title_full | Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati population |
| title_fullStr | Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati population |
| title_short | Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati population |
| title_sort | risk factors for vitamin d deficiency in abu dhabi emirati population |
| url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8846532/?tool=EBI |
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