Subclinical Vitamin D Deficiency
GPTKB entity
Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical condition
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Mild Vitamin D Deficiency
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| gptkbp:cause |
Clinical Vitamin D Deficiency
Reduced calcium absorption Secondary hyperparathyroidism |
| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
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| gptkbp:commonIn |
Elderly
Obese individuals People with darker skin People with limited sun exposure |
| gptkbp:diagnosedBy |
Blood test
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| gptkbp:doesNotPresentWith |
Overt symptoms
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Subclinical Vitamin D Deficiency
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| gptkbp:measures |
Serum 25(OH)D concentration
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| gptkbp:prevalence |
Common worldwide
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| gptkbp:riskFactor |
Osteoporosis
Bone demineralization Increased fracture risk |
| gptkbp:threshold |
Serum 25(OH)D between 20-30 ng/mL (varies by guideline)
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| gptkbp:treatment |
Increased sun exposure
Vitamin D supplementation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:SCVD
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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