Vitamin D status in Mexican children 1 to 11 years of age: an update from the Ensanut 2018-19

Objective. To evaluate vitamin D status and deficiency in Mexican children and related factors, with updated data from a representative national survey. Materials and methods. Data and serum samples of child participants were collected in the Ensanut 2018-19. The measurement 25-(OH)-D was obtained t...

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Published in:Salud pública de México 2021-05, Vol.63 (3 May-Jun), p.382-393
Main Authors: Flores, Mario E, Rivera-Pasquel, Marta, Valdez-Sánchez, Andrys, De la Cruz-Góngora, Vanessa, Contreras-Manzano, Alejandra, Shamah-Levy, Teresa, Villalpando, Salvador
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Language:English
Subjects:
children
Health Policy & Services
national surveys
nutritional deficiencies
vitamin d
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Summary:Objective. To evaluate vitamin D status and deficiency in Mexican children and related factors, with updated data from a representative national survey. Materials and methods. Data and serum samples of child participants were collected in the Ensanut 2018-19. The measurement 25-(OH)-D was obtained through chemiluminescence. Height and weight, as well as dietary information, were measured using a semi-quan­titative food frequency questionnaire and sociodemographic information. Results. Data of 4 691 children aged 1-11 years were analyzed. Vitamin D deficiency (25-OH-D70% of vitamin D intake. Conclusions. Vitamin D deficiency is important in Mexican children. Actions and programs to fight this deficiency are required.
ISSN:0036-3634
1606-7916
DOI:10.21149/12156