The association of subclinical vitamin d deficiency with severe acute lower respiratory infection in children under 5 years in Duhok

Background: Vitamin D consumption can reduce susceptibility to respiratory tract infections in children. Objective: The aim of study was to measure the association of serum 25‑hydroxyvitamin D3 with severe acute lower respiratory infections, controlling for demographic and other potential risk facto...

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Published in:Medical Journal of Babylon 2019, Vol.16 (4), p.271-275
Main Author: Atrushi, Akram Muhammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
children
granulocyte
respiratory
sun exposure
vitamin d
الأطفال
الجهاز التنفسي
العدوى
فيتامين د
نقص الفيتامينات
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Summary:Background: Vitamin D consumption can reduce susceptibility to respiratory tract infections in children. Objective: The aim of study was to measure the association of serum 25‑hydroxyvitamin D3 with severe acute lower respiratory infections, controlling for demographic and other potential risk factors. Materials and Methods: A case–control study conducted from June 2017 to June 2018. Cases were
ISSN:1812-156X
2312-6760
DOI:10.4103/MJBL.MJBL_112_18