title: [The role of vitamin D deficiency in the pathogenesis of falls and fractures].
abstract: The diverse effects of vitamin D in human body became known during the last years. Vitamin D deficiency causes many problems in medical care. Important roles of vitamin D are the regulation of calcium metabolism and the effect on bone metabolism. The authors review literature data on vitamin D deficiency recognized as an important risk factor in the pathogenesis of falls and fractures and they call attention of Hungarian physicians to the importance of vitamin D substitution. Supplementation of vitamin D deficiency is particularly important in the elderly age-group.
authors: Vas Megyei Markusovszky Lajos Egyetemi Oktató Kórház Baleseti Sebészeti Osztály Szombathely. salamon.antal@chello.hu
authors: Antal
authors: A
authors: Salamon
authors: Csaba
authors: C
authors: Biró
authors: Erzsébet
authors: E
authors: Toldy
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D015519:Bone Density; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism*; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism*; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D014807:Vitamin D; D002118:Calcium