hrp0092p2-47 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2019

Vitamin D Deficiency among Children with Malignancy

Ghergherehchi Robabeh , Hazhir Nazanin , Hyradfar Ataollah

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world. This vitamin plays an important role in cellular functions. Studies have shown that vitamin D plays a very important role in preventing the growth of cancer cells.Only a few studies have been done worldwide in relating the Vitamin D levels in pediatric cancer patients to the general population. The aim of this study was to compare the Vita...