Vitamin D Deficiency in Elderly African American Women in Central Texas
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
In order to make bone health a reality for older adults, we need to consider the prevalence
of Vitamin D deficiency in relation to environment latitude as well as vitamin D
supplementation. Darker skin pigmentation and aging are known factors influencing the body's
ability to synthesis adequate amounts of Vitamin D. The aim of this project is to document
vitamin D deficiency in elderly African American women living in a southern latitude.
Details
Lead Sponsor:
McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation
Collaborator:
Procter and Gamble
Treatments:
Calcium Calcium, Dietary Ergocalciferols Vitamin D Vitamins