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Salud Pública de México
Print version ISSN 0036-3634
Abstract
FLORES, Mario E et al. Vitamin D status in Mexican children 1 to 11 years of age: an update from the Ensanut 2018-19. Salud pública Méx [online]. 2021, vol.63, n.3, pp.382-393. Epub Feb 20, 2023. ISSN 0036-3634. https://doi.org/10.21149/12156.
Objective:
To evaluate vitamin D status and deficiency in Mexican children and related factors, with updated data from a representative national survey.
Materials and methods:
Data and serum samples of child participants were collected in the Ensanut 2018-19. The measurement 25-(OH)-D was obtained through chemiluminescence. Height and weight, as well as dietary information, were measured using a semi-quan- titative food frequency questionnaire and sociodemographic information.
Results:
Data of 4 691 children aged 1-11 years were analyzed. Vitamin D deficiency (25-OH-D70% of vitamin D intake.
Conclusions:
Vitamin D deficiency is important in Mexican children. Actions and programs to fight this deficiency are required.
Keywords : vitamin D; nutritional deficiencies; children; national surveys; Mexico.
