Prevalence and Correlates of Vitamin D Deficiency among Young South African Infants: A Birth Cohort Study
Early-life vitamin D deficiency is associated with adverse child health outcomes, but the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its correlates in infants remains underexplored, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its correlates amon...
Main Authors: | Jabulani R. Ncayiyana, Leonardo Martinez, Elizabeth Goddard, Landon Myer, Heather J. Zar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/5/1500 |
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