Hypovitaminosis D and Its Associated Factors in North Algerian Postmenopausal Women: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study.

Journal: Journal of nutrition and metabolism
Published Date: Dec 17, 2017

Abstract

PURPOSE: As the vitamin D status of Algerian postmenopausal women was poorly described, this cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence of low vitamin D status in a sample population. Secondarily, predictive factors of this hypovitaminosis D were explored.

Authors

  • S Oussedik-Lehtihet
    Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Douera, Rue des Frères Halim, Douera 16000, Alger, Algeria.
  • C Haouichat
    Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Douera, Rue des Frères Halim, Douera 16000, Alger, Algeria.
  • N Hammoumraoui
    Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Douera, Rue des Frères Halim, Douera 16000, Alger, Algeria.
  • E Ducros
    Laboratoire Innotech International, 22 Avenue Aristide Briand, 94110 Arcueil, France.
  • C Gouhier-Kodas
    Laboratoire Innotech International, 22 Avenue Aristide Briand, 94110 Arcueil, France.
  • S Lancrenon
    Sylia-Stat, 10 Boulevard du Maréchal Joffre, 92340 Bourg-la-Reine, France.
  • H Djoudi
    Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Douera, Rue des Frères Halim, Douera 16000, Alger, Algeria.

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