Vitamin D status in a multi-ethnic population of northern Norway: the SAMINOR 2 Clinical Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (S-25(OH)D) concentration in a multi-ethnic population of northern Norway and determine predictors of S-25(OH)D, including Sami ethnicity.

Design

Cross-sectional data from the second survey of the Population-based Study on Health and Living Conditions in Regions with Sami and Norwegian Populations (the SAMINOR 2 Clinical Survey, 2012-2014). S-25(OH)D was measured by the IDS-iSYS 25-Hydroxy Vitamin Dˢ assay. Daily dietary intake was assessed using an FFQ. BMI was calculated using weight and height measurements.

Setting

Ten municipalities of northern Norway (latitude 68°-70°N).

Participants

Males (n 2041) and females (n 2424) aged 40-69 years.

Results

Mean S-25(OH)D in the study sample was 64·0 nmol/l and

SUBMITTER: Petrenya N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7167379 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature