Health, vitamin D, deficiency, african american children, UK United Kingdom, ethical consideration, University of Washington
Vitamin D is one of the essential nutrients for a child's average growth. It exerts a significant influence on bone mineralization and immune responses. Despite being an essential nutrient, its deficiency is predominantly worldwide, leading to an alarming public health issue. Also, studies reporting Vitamin D deficiency among UK-resident African-American children are minimal and are usually combined with other minorities in their participation. It is a matter of significant concern, more so in this population, which is already predisposed to a high risk of vitamin D deficiency because higher concentrations of skin melanin affect the synthesis of vitamin D from sunlight. Therefore, this paper attempted to bridge this gap by estimating prevalence rates and identifying the specific health impacts of vitamin D deficiency among young African American children in the UK. This is expected to help devise public health policies and interventions that will eventually contribute to better health outcomes and health equity in this vulnerable group.
[...] Prevalence and Health Impacts of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Young African American Children in the United Kingdom: A Systematic Review Prevalence rates : health impacts of vitamin D deficiency University of Washington Introduction Vitamin D is one of the essential nutrients for a child's average growth. It exerts a significant influence on bone mineralization and immune responses. Despite being an essential nutrient, its deficiency is predominant worldwide, leading to an alarming public health issue. Also, studies reporting Vitamin D deficiency among UK-resident African-American children are minimal and are usually combined with other minorities in their participation. [...]
[...] Conclusion The systematic review will work towards detailing the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its health sequelae in young African-American children in the UK, a population largely understudied by current research. The study will carefully synthesize and critically look into existing quantitative studies that help fill this critical gap in the relationship between health outcomes and vitamin D deficiency in the UK. Therefore, the findings from the study would significantly contribute to the evidence base about vitamin D deficiency and help direct health-targeted policy and practice for improving health outcomes and promoting health equity for African American children within the UK. [...]
[...] - To identify factors that play a role in the contribution of Vitamin D deficiency among these groups. - The health impact associated with vitamin D insufficiency among young African American children living in the UK. - Discuss potential interventions and public health strategies to reduce vitamin D deficiency and associated health consequences in this group. Objectives - The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic literature review and synthesize existing research on Vitamin D deficiency among African-American children in the UK. [...]
[...] - I recommend public health policies and intervention strategies for addressing Vitamin D deficiency among young African-American children in the UK. Research Question What is the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in young African American children in the UK, and what health outcomes are being realized? Therefore, the study's research question will be to establish the level of deficiency in the particular demographic, try to identify and investigate health implications arising as a result of this condition, and thus comprehensively understand the issue. [...]
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