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ea0073aep445 | General Endocrinology | ECE2021

Vitamin D deficiency in young adults and the question of the need for early replacement for the primary prevention of osteoporosis

Tatjana Bačun , Ivan Lekić , Jelena Šarić , Barbara Bačun , Željko Debeljak , Dunja Degmečić , Vatroslav Šerić

IntroductionLow concentrations of vitamin D are associated with decreased calcium absorption, negative calcium balance, and compensatory growth of parathyroid hormone, resulting in excessive bone resorption. The first step in preventing osteoporosis is to ensure a proper diet, especially calcium and vitamin D intake.Aim of the studyThe aim of this study was to determine the concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin ...