Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Low vitamin D levels have been linked to stunted growth, lower bone mineral density and health. Optimal levels of vitamin D are not adequately defined and guidance regarding supplementation is limited.Aim: To identify vitamin D levels in a cohort of Caucasian children aged 0–16 years, and describe how preterm birth, obesity, age and malabsorptive conditions correlate with sub-optimal levels.Methods: We obtained 368...