High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Cambodian Women: A Common Deficiency in a Sunny Country

High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Cambodian Women: A Common Deficiency in a Sunny Country

Recent studies have shown that in spite of being generally close to the equator; vitamin D deficiency is common in South East Asian countries. In order to quantify micronutrient status for women and children in Cambodia; a nationally-representative survey was conducted in 2014 linked to the Cambodia...

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Main Authors: Geoffry Smith, Sunil J. Wimalawansa, Arnaud Laillou, Prak Sophonneary, Samoeurn Un, Rathavuth Hong, Etienne Poirot, Khov Kuong, Chhoun Chamnan, Francisco N. De los Reyes, Frank T. Wieringa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin D
national survey
Cambodia
Demographic Health Survey Nutrition
South East Asia
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/290

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