Maria Grazia Clemente, Dario Argiolas, Stefania Bassu, Angela Bitti, Cristian Locci, Mauro Argiolas, Lino Argiolas, Laura Saderi, Mariangela V Puci, Giovanni Sotgiu, Mary E Blue, Roberto Antonucci
INTRODUCTION: Vitamin D deficiency is a common public health issue worldwide. The purpose of this study was to investigate the vitamin D status and its potential determinants in children residing in Sardinia (40°N), Italy. METHODS: A total of 182 children (males: 51.7%; median age: 9 years) were enrolled over a 12-month period. Serum 25(OH)D was measured by an immune-chemiluminescence assay. A questionnaire was used to gather information on other variables, including passive smoke exposure...
March 25, 2024: Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology