Prevalence and risk factors for vitamin D insufficiency in 6-12-month-old infants: a cross-sectional study in Southern Thailand

• Main Authors: Staporn Kasemsripitak (Author), Somchit Jaruratanasirikul (Author), Sasivara Boonrusmee (Author), Tansit Saengkaew (Author), Hutcha Sriplung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient for bone mineralization and bone growth in children. There have been few studies to date of vitamin D status in infants aged 6-12 months in Southeast Asian countries. Aim To examine the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency (VDI, including...