Incidence rate of vitamin D deficiency and FGF23 levels in 12- to 13-year-old adolescents in Japan

ConclusionWe show that 28% of Japanese 12- to 13-year-old early adolescents suffer from vitamin D deficiency. Findings from this study indicate that vitamin D deficiency requires close oversight in public health during adolescence to ensure proper bone health.
Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research