Researchers discover vitamin D status is associated with health outcomes in critically-ill children

A recent study has concluded that lower vitamin D levels are associated with worse outcomes in critically-ill children admitted to the PICU.

Severe vitamin D deficiency may affect up to 27% of southern Europeans, according to systematic review

A recent systematic review found high rates of vitamin D deficiency in infants, adolescents, adults and elderly southern European individuals.

Adolescents undergoing surgery for scoliosis have a very high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency

Researchers discovered approximately 75% of adolescents with scoliosis scheduled for corrective surgery are vitamin D deficient.

Vitamin D deficiency associated with behavioral problems among adolescents

In a recent study, vitamin D deficiency was associated with emotional, behavioral and peer relationship problems among older adolescents.

High dose vitamin D supplementation may help reduce depression among adolescent girls

Research suggests high dose vitamin D supplementation helps reduce depression, but not aggression, among adolescent girls.

Higher vitamin D levels linked to higher executive functioning in adolescents

A recent randomized controlled trial discovered that adolescents who supplemented with vitamin D had better executive function than those who didn’t.

Vitamin D intake may be associated with fewer stress fractures in girls

A study reports that vitamin D may be associated with a decreased risk of stress fractures for preadolescent and adolescent girls.