High prevalence of low vitamin D status in the Czech Republic: a retrospective study of 119,925 participants.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Given the high worldwide prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its role in numerous diseases affecting mortality and morbidity, this study seeks to determine the prevalence of low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in the Czech Republic, where population-level data are currently lacking.

Study design

This retrospective study utilized a large dataset to analyze 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels over an extended period.

Methods

We analyzed data from 119,925 individuals aged 0-100 years categorizing them as sufficient (75-250 nmol/L), insufficient (50-75 nmol/L), or deficient (<50 nmol/L). We also examined levels of CRP, homocysteine, and their correlations with 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels across age groups. Age, sex, sampling month, sunlight exposure (monthly and annual), a

SUBMITTER: Holmannova D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274130 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature