The relationship between vitamin D levels, comprehensive geriatric assessment and anthropometric measurements.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

It is well-established that vitamin D deficiency increases with age. This study aims to investigate the relationship between vitamin D levels, comprehensive geriatric assessment and anthropometric measurements in elderly individuals.

Methods

In this retrospective cross-sectional analytical study, data from patients aged 65-100 registered with İzmir City Hospital Home Care Services were analyzed. The patients' vitamin D levels were compared with their sociodemographic and clinical data, anthropometric measurements (BMI, ABSI, body fat percentage), and geriatric assessment results (activities of daily living, nutrition, mental status, depression, frailty, and sarcopenia). Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 Statistics program.

Results

This retrospective cros

SUBMITTER: Cakir M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12331030 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature