Publications by authors named "Mingyan Huo"
Article Synopsis
- Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread health issue in urban Beijing, with a striking prevalence of 87.1% among residents, higher in females (89.0%) than males (84.9%).
- The study involved 5,531 participants over two years, examining factors like food intake, supplements, sun exposure, and sunscreen use to understand serum vitamin D levels, particularly 25(OH)D.
- Significant seasonal variation was noted, with peak vitamin D levels in October and troughs in April; winter and spring showed higher deficiency rates compared to summer and autumn.
