Vitamin D and Geriatric syndromes: Possible links

Document Type : Original Article

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Geriatric and Gerontology department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

Abstract

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a very common problem among elderly population. Extra-skeletal functions of vitamin D are an interesting new area of research since the discovery of vitamin D receptors in different extra-skeletal organs and possible links to common geriatric syndromes and problems have been examined. This presentation reviews current knowledge regarding vitamin D possible links to common geriatric syndromes.

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