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Evaluation Of Self-Assessed State Of Health And Vitamin D Knowledge In Emirati And International Female Students In United Arab Emirates (Uae), Myriam Abboud, Rana Rizk, Dimitrios Papandreou, Rafiq Hijazi, Nada Edris Al Emadi, Przemyslaw M. Waszak
Evaluation Of Self-Assessed State Of Health And Vitamin D Knowledge In Emirati And International Female Students In United Arab Emirates (Uae), Myriam Abboud, Rana Rizk, Dimitrios Papandreou, Rafiq Hijazi, Nada Edris Al Emadi, Przemyslaw M. Waszak
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© Copyright © 2020 Abboud, Rizk, Papandreou, Hijazi, Al Emadi and Waszak. Introduction: Globally, vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies, affecting nearly half the world’s population. The objective of this survey was to assess and compare the knowledge about vitamin D and the perceived state of health in Emirati and international tourist female students in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that took place in universities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This survey consisted of 17 multiple choice questions and was adapted from a study recently conducted in Poland. The first …
Emirati Adults Have A Higher Overall Knowledge On Vitamin D Compared To Tourists, Ahlam Saleh, Jawaher Saeed Alhadhrami, Maei Saeed Al Ramahi, Halima Ali Albloushi, Rafiq Hijazi, Myriam Abboud, Dimitrios Papandreou
Emirati Adults Have A Higher Overall Knowledge On Vitamin D Compared To Tourists, Ahlam Saleh, Jawaher Saeed Alhadhrami, Maei Saeed Al Ramahi, Halima Ali Albloushi, Rafiq Hijazi, Myriam Abboud, Dimitrios Papandreou
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© Copyright © 2020 Saleh, Alhadhrami, Al Ramahi, Albloushi, Hijazi, Abboud and Papandreou. Objectives: In the last decade, vitamin D deficiency has become a major global issue. One of the main functions of vitamin D is the proper absorption of calcium in the gastrointestinal track. Optimal vitamin D levels are mandatory for adequate calcium absorption and bone health. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of vitamin D, calcium, and physical activity among Emirati and tourist adults in Abu Dhabi. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that took place in three different malls in Abu …