Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Newborns

Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Newborns

We observed that 760 (92.1%) out of 825 healthy newborns at our institution had vitamin D deficiency (VDD) at birth. These observations highlight the importance of regular screening and supplementation of vitamin D in the early years of life.

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian pediatrics 2020-03, Vol.57 (3), p.258-259
Hauptverfasser: Kumar, R. Kishore, Das, Hari, Girish, S.V., Nevilebasappa, Akash
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Female
Humans
India - epidemiology
Infant, Newborn
Male
Maternal and Child Health
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neonatal Screening
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Prevalence
Research Letters
Vitamin D Deficiency - diagnosis
Vitamin D Deficiency - epidemiology
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Zusammenfassung:We observed that 760 (92.1%) out of 825 healthy newborns at our institution had vitamin D deficiency (VDD) at birth. These observations highlight the importance of regular screening and supplementation of vitamin D in the early years of life.
ISSN:0019-6061
0974-7559
DOI:10.1007/s13312-020-1761-6