Vitamin D levels are low in adult patients with sickle cell disease in Jamaica and West Africa
Conclusions
Low 25(OH)D levels in tropical Africa where the burden of sickle cell disease is highest, deserve further investigation, and a randomized trial is warranted to address efficacy of supplementation.
Source: BMC Hematology - Category: Hematology Source Type: research
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