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Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its association with metabolic derangements among children with obesity

Pediatrics
Endocrinology
Author
Adikaram et al.
Used Parameters : BFM

Publication Year : 2019

Country : Sri Lanka

Journal : BMC Geriatrics

It is known that obesity is associated with vitamin D deficiency and observational studies have shown vitamin D deficiency to be linked with the development of type 2 diabetes. There are no comprehensive data regarding vitamin D deficiency in children with obesity in Sri Lanka and the objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency and its association with metabolic derangements among children with obesity. Two hundred and two children between 5 and 15 years of age attending the obesity clinic Lady Ridgeway …
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