Very high vitamin D supplementation rates among infants aged 2 months in Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Very high vitamin D supplementation rates among infants aged 2 months in Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vitamin D deficiency during infancy may lead to rickets and possibly other poor health outcomes. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months. Breast milk is the best food for infants but do...

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Main Authors: Crocker Barbara, Green Tim J, Barr Susan I, Beckingham Bridgid, Bhagat Radhika, Dabrowska Beata, Douthwaite Rachel, Evanson Carmen, Friesen Russell, Hydamaka Kathy, Li Wangyang, Simmons Kelly, Tse Lillian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/905

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