Evaluating Vitamin D Status Among Children with And Without Forearm Fractures: A Case-Control Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: To determine the association between the occurrence of forearm fracture in early childhood and vitamin D status and other related factors. Methods: This is a case-control study conducted from April 2024 to March 2025, among children below six years of age at Alazizia general hospital, Wasit, Iraq. Comparing 44 cases with forearm fracture to 44 healthy controls. Serum vitamin D was measured at the time of visit for both groups. Results: Out of total cases, the majority (72.7%) had a vitamin D level < 20 ng/ml, and (88.6%) were consuming < 2 cups/day of cow’s milk, while only (18%) of cases had received vitamin D supplements. Breastfeeding was more common in the control group (81.8%). No significant difference was obtained regarding outdoor play time, growth status, vegetable, and soda intake. Conclusion: Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of fracture. Additionally, consumption of ≥ 2 cups/day of cow’s milk, breastfeeding, and vitamin D supplementation revealed a protective effect. While growth status, outdoor play time, vegetables, and soda intake were not related to forearm fracture.
Authors: Rusul Saad Rasheed, Zaid Raed Alani, Lamyaa Imran Ali, Besmah Mohammed Ali
Institution: Ministry of Health
Language: English
Topic: Vitamin D Research Studies
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413786335