Analysis of Vitamin D Status in Men Highly Exposed to Sunlight

作者:Zhang Rong Hua; He Deng Hua; Zhou Biao; Zhu Yi Bo; Zhao Dong; Huang Li Chun; Ding Gang Qiang*
来源:Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, 2015, 28(12): 913-916.
DOI:10.3967/bes2015.125

摘要

People living near the equator more easily obtain adequate 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D]. However, studies indicated that vitamin D deficiency is common even in the sunniest areas. We mainly analyzed the vitamin D status and dietary patterns of men highly exposed to sunlight, and investigated the correlation of vitamin D status with dietary patterns and time for outdoor work or activities. The average vitamin D levels among men highly exposed to sunlight was sufficient, but parts of the population had vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. Long-term vitamin D deficiency may correlate with obesity and hypertension. These results provide a scientific basis for future research.