Vitamin D deficiency and associated factors among Portuguese older adults - preliminary data from Nutrition UP 65

INTRODUCTION: Background and aims: Recent studies show that vitamin D deficiency is a common problem among older adults. Data from European individuals report a prevalence of vitamin D deficiency up to 40%. However, data regarding Portuguese community dwelling elderly or living in care homes is lack...

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Main Author: Álvares, Luísa (author)
Other Authors: Amaral, Teresa (author), Moreira, Pedro (author), Padrão, Patrícia (author), Afonso, Cláudia (author), Sousa, Ana (author), Ferro, Graça (author), Martins, Cátia (author), Santos, Alejandro (author), Borges, Nuno (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/handle/10216/89507
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/89507