Severe Vitamin D Deficiency in Arab-American Women Living in Dearborn, Michigan

Hobbs, Raymond D.; Habib, Zeina; Alromaihi, Dalal; Idi, Leila; Parikh, Nayana; Blocki, Frank; Rao, D. Srinivasa

doi:10.4158/ep.15.1.35

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“…Furthermore, Ethnicity is a recognised determinant of vitamin D status, 28 and Middle Eastern populations compare unfavourably with Caucasians. 28 A study from New Zealand 37 and several other studies from European countries [7][8][9] reported that vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is widespread in this ethnic group.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…2 Concurrently, vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is re-emerging as a worldwide public health issue. 3 Evidence shows that Middle Eastern women living in their home country [4][5][6] or in other countries as immigrants [7][8][9] have low serum-25(OH)D concentrations. Comparable to Turkish women, 45.0% of Iranian women living in Oslo, Norway, had serum levels o20 nmol/l.…”

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confidence: 98%

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The effect of monthly 50 000 IU or 100 000 IU vitamin D supplements on vitamin D status in premenopausal Middle Eastern women living in Auckland

2014

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The effect of monthly 50 000 IU or 100 000 IU vitamin D supplements on vitamin D status in premenopausal Middle Eastern women living in Auckland

2014

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“…Similarly, severe vitamin D deficiency was also demonstrated in Arab–American women who wear the veil [34]. However, Sedrani and colleagues reported that, although veils could minimize exposure to sun irradiation, this was not a major contributory factor for vitamin D deficiency as a whole, in Saudi female students [35].…”

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Vitamin D status in Saudi school children based on knowledge

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BackgroundThe prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rising unexpectedly in every age group. Apart from several risk factors, the lack of awareness is posing a serious threat for low vitamin D levels in children as well. The aim of our study was to compare the knowledge and status of vitamin D in Saudi school children.MethodsSaudi students, 1188 boys (15.1 ± 2.2 years) and 1038 girls (15.1 ± 2.0 years), were recruited and a pre-designed questionnaire with regards to knowledge about vitamin D was administered. Blood samples were collected and serum 25hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D was measured.ResultsA significantly higher percentage of boys answered correctly than girls regarding knowledge questions as sun exposure (p = 0.002, and 0.011), breastfeeding (p < 0.001) and diseases (p < 0.001). The percentage of girls was significantly higher who thought that fruits and vegetables are not rich sources of vitamin D (24.7% girls vs. 15.4% boys; p < 0.001and 29.6% girls vs. 20.9% boys p < 0.001), respectively. Boys had a higher prevalence and frequency of sun exposure than girls (p < 0.001 for both). Girls showed a significantly higher percentage of sunscreen use and full covering during sun exposure (p = 0.001 for both).Vitamin D deficiency was significantly higher in girls than boys (47.0% versus 19.4.0%; p < 0.001). Vitamin D status in boys was significantly higher than girls (p < 0.001). In girls, those who answered correctly about vitamin D related disease (p = 0.03) and sources (p = 0.015), demonstrated significantly higher vitamin D levels.ConclusionsThe awareness of vitamin D and sunlight in children needs to be improved by provision of trained physicians and school teachers. Creating more areas where girls can uncover freely during routine works and outdoor activities will help increase their vitamin D levels.

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“…2,10 Risk factors include vegetarianism, darker skin pigmentation, wearing protective clothing, decreased outdoor activities, living in northern latitudes, avoiding sun exposure (i.e., sunscreen), and underlying hyperparathyroidism. 2,4,[11][12][13] The role of VDN in adverse pregnancy outcomes is only beginning to be discovered. Studies have examined if VDN is associated with increased risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and small-for-gestational age (SGA) births, but the results are conflicting and current evidence is inconclusive.…”

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confidence: 99%