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| Less vitamin D increase the risk of death of elderly |
Low intake of vitamin D can lead to higher risk of death in the elderly, especially if they have a fragile health.
A national study found that elderly people with vitamin D deficiency have a greater risk of death by 30 percent. Meanwhile, in general, older people who have fragile health had twice the risk of death is greater. This means that older people are deficient in vitamin D and has a fragile health had three times the risk of death is greater.
Less vitamin D increase the risk of death of elderly
"It shows how important vitamin D intake in the elderly, especially for those who have fragile health condition," said researcher Ellen Smit of Oregon State University. as reported by the Times of India (06/08).
In previous studies, scientists have found a link between fragile health and a lack of vitamin D with an increased risk of death. However, this study is the first to see the connection between them directly.
This study was conducted on 4,300 adults aged over 60 years using data belonging to the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
"The seniors have to undergo screening vitamin D," said Smit is a nutrition expert epidemiologist at OSU's College of Public Health and Human Sciences.
"When you get older, there is an increased risk of melanoma. The seniors should try to do a lot of activity under the sun. Our study also shows there is a way for those who have bad health. Reduction in risk of death can be reduced with appropriate nutrition and exercise," he added.
In this survey, researchers still have not been able to determine whether a lack of vitamin D also affects the health of fragility. Frail health in the elderly can be seen from several criteria, namely: muscle weakness, slow walking, fatigue, lack of body activity, and weight loss.
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