hrp0089p3-p043 | Bone, Growth Plate & Mineral Metabolism P3 | ESPE2018

Low Level of Vitamin D in Children Increases the Risk of Bone Fractures

Nicolas Georges , Hoyek Fady , Assaf Elias , Abi Fares Georges , Akiki Simon

Introduction: The physiological process by which vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism, the major mineral constituents of bone tissue, is by far very well understood. However, the clinical implementation of vitamin D deficiency on bone fragility in childhood remains controversial.Objective: The aim of this case-control study is to investigate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among Lebanese children who experienced a ‘low-energy...