Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in Abu Dhabi Emirati population.

Objective: There have been concerns regarding the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the United Arab Emirates and the association between this prevalence and cardiovascular risk. Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health problem, with a high prevalence in the Abu Dhabi national population. This cross-sectional retrospective observational study aimed to elucidate vitamin D deficiency symptoms and contributing factors in this context.

Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and associated comorbidities among Abu Dhabi Emirates population.

Objective: The study explored the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, its seasonal variation and associated comorbidities among the Abu Dhabi Emirati population living in urban and suburban settings.

Result: Of the 12,346 participants 36.9% were male and 63.