OBJECTIVE: Using a cross-sectional survey, to investigate the vitamin D status of a random sample of 80 mother-child pairs (child age 3-24 months) in a Manitoba community with a high incidence of rickets. METHOD: A questionnaire on feeding habits, gestational history, maternal diet and vitamin supplements was administered to mothers in their homes with the assistance of a local interpreter. Venous blood was collected from both mother and child for serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels. RESULTS: Of 91% babies initially breastfed, 36% received no formula or milk after weaning and 40% received no vitamin supplements. 24% of mothers took no vitamin supplements during pregnancy and lactation. Knowledge about rickets was poor. In 43% of children and 76% of mothers, serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were below normal range. CONCLUSIONS: Vitamin D levels are low in this population due to lack of fortified dairy products and vitamin D supplements. A public health program should include counseling on rickets and vitamin D supplementation for all infants and pregnant or lactating women.
OBJECTIVE: Using a cross-sectional survey, to investigate the vitamin D status of a random sample of 80 mother-child pairs (child age 3-24 months) in a Manitoba community with a high incidence of rickets. METHOD: A questionnaire on feeding habits, gestational history, maternal diet and vitamin supplements was administered to mothers in their homes with the assistance of a local interpreter. Venous blood was collected from both mother and child for serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels. RESULTS: Of 91% babies initially breastfed, 36% received no formula or milk after weaning and 40% received no vitamin supplements. 24% of mothers took no vitamin supplements during pregnancy and lactation. Knowledge about rickets was poor. In 43% of children and 76% of mothers, serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were below normal range. CONCLUSIONS:Vitamin D levels are low in this population due to lack of fortified dairy products and vitamin D supplements. A public health program should include counseling on rickets and vitamin D supplementation for all infants and pregnant or lactating women.
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Age Factors; Americas; Biology; Breast Feeding; Canada; Child; Child Nutrition; Cultural Background; Deficiency Diseases; Delivery Of Health Care; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Diseases; Ethnic Groups; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Relationships; Food Supplementation; Health; Health Services; Indians, North American; Infant Nutrition; Maternal Nutrition; Mothers; North America; Northern America; Nutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutrition Programs; Nutrition Surveys; Parents; Physiology; Population; Population Characteristics; Primary Health Care; Research Report; Vitamins; Youth
Authors: A Micheil Innes; Molly M Seshia; Chitra Prasad; Saif Al Saif; Frank R Friesen; Albert E Chudley; Martin Reed; Louise A Dilling; James C Haworth; Cheryl R Greenberg Journal: Paediatr Child Health Date: 2002-09 Impact factor: 2.253
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