Prevalence Trends and Predictor Analyses of Vitamin D Deficiency in the US Population 2001-2018
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According to analyses of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2001 to 2018, vitamin D deficiency remained a significant public health issue in the United States. While moderate deficiency showed a slight decrease over this period, severe deficiency rates held steady, and key demographic and lifestyle factors emerged as strong predictors of risk.