Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among breast cancer survivors

<p>The objective of this study was to determine if vitamin D deficiency is a prevalent problem for female breast cancer survivors (BCS) who have completed treatment for breast cancer. Ninetynine breast cancer survivors and a control population of fifty-five women with no history of breast cancer participated in this study. Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D concentrations were measured throughout 2007. Dietary and supplement intake of vitamin D was assessed by a food frequency questionnaire. Zip code of residence was used to evaluate potential for skin production of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency (<32ng/mL) was observed in 76 of 99 (77%) of BCS, and 51 of 55 (93%) of controls. Women taking vitamin D supplements were less likely to exhibit vitamin D deficiency, but supplementation did not guarantee sufficiency. Vitamin D deficiency appears to be prevalent among both groups. Vitamin D status should be routinely evaluated for all women as part of regular preventive care.</p>

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Health Sciences

Year

2009

Author dc:creator

• Trukova, Kristen Poole

Contributors dc:contributor

• George Liepa, PhD, Chair
• Carolyn Lammersfeld, MS, RD
• Lydia Kret, MS, RD

• Vitamin D deficiency
• Breast Cancer Etiology
• Diseases
• Nutrition

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/265

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1264