title: Vitamin D deficiency in the sunshine state.
abstract: Vitamin D is well known for its skeletal and extraskeletal benefits. Chronic kidney disease (CKD), even in the early stages, may predispose patients to vitamin D deficiency, which may result in deleterious effects. Understanding the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the CKD population living in southern areas of the United States may help in early identification and implementation of preventative strategies.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Florida, Department of Hypertension/Nephrology, Weston, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Umabala
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Pasupala
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hain
authors.forename: Rute
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Paixao
authors.forename: Noellema ŕe
authors.initials: Nŕ
authors.lastname: Barrera
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kernan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004496:Education, Continuing; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015995:Prevalence; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*