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Vitamin D Deficiency And Acute Lower Respiratory Infections In Children Under 5 Years Of Age: A Systematic Review, Allison Larkin
Vitamin D Deficiency And Acute Lower Respiratory Infections In Children Under 5 Years Of Age: A Systematic Review, Allison Larkin
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Introduction: Acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) is the leading cause of mortality in children 5 years and younger. The purposes of this literature review were to examine vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and ALRI in children 5 years and younger and make recommendations regarding vitamin D to prevent ALRI. Method: Databases were searched for studies investigating VDD and ALRI in children 5 years and younger. Two independent reviewers assessed internal validity using the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force grading criteria. Results: Eighteen studies met inclusion criteria. VDD was associated with increased risk or increased severity of ALRI in 13 studies, but …