Prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency in a nationally representative sample of Australian adolescents and young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Vitamin D deficiency is a public health concern worldwide. Maintaining vitamin D sufficiency during growth periods is essential. We aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency in Australian adolescents and young adults.

Subject/methods

We used data from adolescents (12-17 years, n = 692) and young adults (18-24 years, n = 400) who participated in the nationally representative 2011-2013 Australian Health Survey. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations were measured using a method certified to international standards, with prevalence reported for <50 (vitamin D deficiency), 50-<75, ≥75 and >125 nmol/L. Independent predictors of vitamin D deficiency were determined using a survey-weighted Poisson regression model.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Horton-French K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7917958 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature