Journal of Nutritional Disorders & Therapy

M Alhaj

Publications

• Research Article
  Vitamin D Deficiency among Arab Community in North Israel: A Cross-Sectional Study
  Author(s): Z Armaly, A Jabbour, A Abd El Qader, M Alhaj, B Bisharat, Z Abassi, M Zaher and A BowirratZ Armaly, A Jabbour, A Abd El Qader, M Alhaj, B Bisharat, Z Abassi, M Zaher and A Bowirrat
  
  Objectives: Plethora of studies had described a global widespread vitamin D inadequacy. Studies have established that the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is unexpectedly high in the Middle East. We aimed to determine the prevalence and the risk factors of vitamin D deficiency in Nazareth- Hospital Employees and Arab Football League. Design: Population-based cross-sectional study was performed on 367 apparently healthy employees and 40 control football players. Serum levels of 25(OH)D, parathyroid hormone, calcium, phosphate and Body mass index were measured in summer. The LIAISON® 25 OH vitamin D assay uses immunoassay (CLIA) technology. Student’s t test, Pearson r and one way ANOVA were used. Results: Unexpectedly vitamin D deficiency was diagnosed on the basis of laboratory values in 91% of the hospi.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0509.1000105

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