[Mutual interaction between vitamin D and lifestyle-related diseases in women]

J UOEH. 2012 Dec 1;34(4):323-9. doi: 10.7888/juoeh.34.323.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular, hypertension, cancer, infectious and autoimmune diseases, as well as the risk of fractures. The major causes of vitamin D deficiency are lack of adequate vitamin D from dietary sources and avoidance of sensible sun exposure, amongst many others. Particularly, in women, vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are common medical problems with insidious health consequences. The control of Vitamin D is important for many women to continue working longer in good health.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / etiology
  • Life Style*
  • Male
  • Osteoporosis / etiology
  • Vitamin D Deficiency / complications*