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ea0059p042 | Bone and calcium | SFEBES2018

Vitamin D status is associated with physical function, frailty and mortality in older patients admitted with acute illness

Alhamamy Noor , Reddy-Kolanu Vinay , Gittoes Neil , Hassan-Smith Zaki

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency has been implicated in adverse health outcomes related to immunity, metabolism and physical function. Comprehensive assessments are required to characterise vitamin D status and relationships with physical function and frailty markers in the acutely unwell.Aims: To assess vitamin D and related parameters for patients admitted acutely to hospital who have been tested and to assess the relationship with muscle function an...