Publications by authors named "Martha Elena Montalvan"
Background: Hypovitaminosis D may be common in tropical countries and is linked to disorders of phospho-calcium metabolism, rickets, muscle pain, immune system deficiencies, and increased susceptibility to microbial infections.
Objective: To assess the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in apparently healthy university workers in Loja, Ecuador.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was completed in a private Ecuadorian university from May 2023 to September 2023, involving 440 participants.