Vitamin D Status and Predictors of Hypovitaminosis D in Internationally Adopted Children.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate vitamin D status in internationally adopted children at first medical evaluation in Italy and to identify possible risk factors for hypovitaminosis D in this population.

Methods

25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels were analyzed in internationally adopted children consecutively recruited at one Italian Center between 2010 and 2014 as part of the first screening protocol. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data were prospectively collected. Serum 25(OH)D levels <10 ng/mL, <20 ng/mL, and <30 ng/mL were used to define severe vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D deficiency and hypovitaminosis D, respectively.

Results

962 internationally adopted children (median age: 5.47 years; IQR:3.14-7.93) were included in the study. Median 25(OH)D level was 22.0 ng

SUBMITTER: Chiappini E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5042493 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature