Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Epidemiological evidence suggests that vitamin D (25(OH)D3) deficiency is an acquired risk factor for tuberculosis (TB). Lack of sunshine during the winter reduces 25(OH)D3 levels markedly, but darker skin pigmentation reduces 25(OH)D3 synthesis in African and Asian populations wherever they live.Aims: To examine 25(OH)D3 deficiency and its associations in TB patients in a regional population.Methods: Serum 25(OH)D3 c...