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Vitamin D deficiency in childhood: old lessons and current challenges.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 28 Mar 2018
Antonucci Roberto, Locci Cristian, Clemente Maria Grazia, Chicconi Elena, Antonucci Luca
Abstract excerpt
Hypovitaminosis D in childhood is a re-emerging public health problem in developed countries. New life style habits, current "epidemics" of obesity in children and adolescents worldwide, and other preventable risk factors may play a role in favoring the occurrence of vitamin D deficiency. In addition to skeletal consequences, hypovitaminosis D has been found to be involved in the development of serious health...
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