ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

ey0017.13-13 | Endocrinology | ESPEYB17

13.13. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

RM Mogire , A Mutua , W Kimita , A Kamau , P Bejon , JM Pettifor , A Adeyemo , TN Williams , SH Atkinson

To read the full abstract: Lancet Glob Health 2020;8: e134–42. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(19)30457-7• The results of 25OH Vit D determination from 129 studies including 21 474 participants in 23 African countries were analyzed.• Overall, a serum 25(OH)D concentration less than 30 nmol/L was found in 18.5% of the population and less than 75 nmol/l in 59.5% of the populatio...