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ba0007p171 | (1) | ICCBH2019

Seasonal variations in vitamin D status in children with haematological malignancies in Sweden

Jackmann Natalja , Makitie Outi , Harila-Saari Arja , Gustafsson Jan , Dernroth Dzeneta Nezirevic , Frisk Per

Data on the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency in children with haematological malignancies (HM) in Sweden are scarce. Our studies indicate that one third of children with HM had vitamin deficiency/insufficiency already at the time of diagnosis. In this study, we aimed to investigate the impact of season and age at HM onset on vitamin D status by analysing 25(OH)D levels in two different age groups: children ≤6 years of age, and children >6 years of age...