Elderly nursing home residents are deficient in vitamin D, study says - McKnight's Long Term Care News

Elderly nursing home residents are deficient in vitamin D, study says McKnight's Long Term Care News Nearly all residents at a German geriatric rehabilitation hospital had insufficient levels of vitamin D, while more than two-thirds had severely deficient levels, a new study has found. Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to higher rates of falls and ... Vitamin D deficiency common in elderly patientsFood Consumer all 2 news articles »

Are European kids getting enough vitamin D? Winter weather reopens the debate - Medical Xpress

Are European kids getting enough vitamin D? Winter weather reopens the debate Medical Xpress As 90% of our vitamin D intake comes from exposure of the skin to sunlight, people living in northern European countries with little exposure to the sunlight are most at risk. Vitamin D deficiency is also common in women who have had several babies in ... and more »

Study finds high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in seniors - Private MD

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Study finds high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in seniors Private MD Researcher Stefan Schilling administered vitamin D tests to more than 1500 seniors in German nursing homes. The results showed that 89 percent had insufficient levels, while 64 percent had severe deficiencies. Vitamin D deficiency can be a major ... Vitamin Deficiency Linked to Diabetes, Autoimmune Disorders, CancerCare2.com all 2 news articles »