Bone Abstracts

The aim of the work was to determine the influence of vitamin D deficiency on bone mineral density in schoolchildren.Methods: There were examined 304 children aged 10–18 years. The boys consisted 55.0%. The average age of boys was 12.9±0.2 and girls – 12.4±0.2 years old. Researches included ultrasound densitometry of calcaneus by SAHARA (Hologic), blood chemistry, 25(OH)D and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) in plasma were determined...

Introduction: The recent studies show high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency all over the world. Vitamin D deficiency can cause serious problems such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.The aim of the study was to determine the influence of vitamin D deficiency on bone mineral density.Methods: There were examined 304 children aged 10–18 years. The boys consisted 53%. The average age of boys was...