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Vitamin D Deficiency independently linked to Poor Asthma Outcomes in Children: Study
['Jacinthlyn Sylvia', 'Written', 'Medically Reviewed', 'Neuroscience Masters Graduate', 'Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli']
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A new study published in the journal of Frontiers in Public Health showed that school-age children with asthma frequently suffer from vitamin D insufficiency, which is independently associated with poor asthma control, more frequent exacerbations, and higher hospitalization rates.
Thus, this study evaluated the relationship between asthma and vitamin D insufficiency in school-age children.
After controlling for age, sex, BMI, and treatment profile, multivariable logistic regression revealed that vitamin D insufficiency independently predicted poor asthma control (adjusted OR: 2.8, 95% CI: 1.6-4.9, p < 0.001).
Overall, among school-age children with asthma, vitamin D deficiency is quite common and is independently linked to poor control, more frequent exacerbations, and more hospital admissions.
Vitamin D deficiency and asthma morbidity in school-age children: a single-center cohort study.