Vitamin D Status in Central Europe

Joint Authors

Pludowski, Pawel
Grant, William B.
Bhattoa, Harjit Pal
Bayer, Milan
Povoroznyuk, Vladyslav
Rudenka, Ema
Ramanau, Heorhi
Varbiro, Szabolcs
Rudenka, Alena
Karczmarewicz, Elzbieta
Lorenc, Roman
Czech-Kowalska, Justyna
Konstantynowicz, Jerzy

Source

International Journal of Endocrinology

Issue

Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-12, 12 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2014-03-26

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

12

Main Subjects

Biology

Abstract EN

Little published information is available regarding epidemiological data on vitamin D status in the large geographical region of Central Europe (CE).

We searched the journal literature with regard to 25(OH)D concentrations among community-dwelling or healthy people living in CE.

25(OH)D concentrations varied by age, season, study sample size, and methodological approach [i.e., 25(OH)D assay used].

Concentrations of 25(OH)D in CE appeared lower than 30 ng/mL, and the magnitude of hypovitaminosis D was similar to that reported in Western Europe.

While most of the studies reviewed were cross-sectional studies, a longitudinal study was also included to obtain information on seasonal variability.

The longitudinal study reported wintertime 25(OH)D values close to 21–23 ng/mL for all studied age groups, with a significant increase of 25(OH)D in August reaching 42 ng/mL for those aged 0–9 years, but only 21 ng/mL for the elderly aged 80–89 years.

The decrease in 25(OH)D with respect to age was attributed to decreased time spent in the sun and decreased vitamin D production efficiency.

Based on the literature review on vitamin D status in the CE populations, it can be concluded that 25(OH)vitamin D levels are on average below the 30 ng/mL level.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Pludowski, Pawel& Grant, William B.& Bhattoa, Harjit Pal& Bayer, Milan& Povoroznyuk, Vladyslav& Rudenka, Ema…[et al.]. 2014. Vitamin D Status in Central Europe. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Pludowski, Pawel…[et al.]. Vitamin D Status in Central Europe. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036529

American Medical Association (AMA)

Pludowski, Pawel& Grant, William B.& Bhattoa, Harjit Pal& Bayer, Milan& Povoroznyuk, Vladyslav& Rudenka, Ema…[et al.]. Vitamin D Status in Central Europe. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036529

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1036529