The factors associated with Vitamin D deficiency in community dwelling elderly in Korea.

Background/objectives: Recent studies showed vitamin D deficiency is linked to chronic diseases in addition to skeletal metabolism which could threaten the elderly. We analyzed health conditions and socio-demographic factors associated with vitamin D deficiency in community dwelling people aged 65 years and older.

Subjects/method: Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2010 to 2012 were obtained.