High prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in Mexicans aged 14 years and older and its correlation with parathyroid hormone

Conclusion Our results show that 43.6 % of the Mexicans in this study have deficient concentration levels of vitamin D. The cutoff point of 20 ng/mL of 25(OH)D established by the Institute of Medicine has a biological and statistically significant relationship with PTH levels in the Mexican population, independently of principal confounding factors. Like many other countries, Mexico could be included in the global epidemic of hypovitaminosis D.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research