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Vitamin D in Childhood
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Description
Beginning with foundational biology and determinants of vitamin D status, the book examines immunomodulatory effects in common pediatric conditions like respiratory infections, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune diseases, and fatigue. It critically evaluates observational and interventional evidence, emphasizing individualized approaches considering baseline status and disease phenotypes.
Addressing diagnostic challenges and controversies over deficiency versus insufficiency, it provides practical supplementation guidance tailored to age, comorbidities, and region. The book highlights global epidemiology, policy successes, and ongoing disparities, stressing the need for culturally sensitive interventions. By surveying both mechanistic insights and applied strategies, it underscores the need to translate molecular discoveries into clinical care, while also assessing lifestyle, environmental, and sociocultural determinants that complicate prevention and treatment. Case examples and comparative perspectives enrich the discussion, situating vitamin D at the intersection of clinical medicine and population health.
Furthermore, this work presents a multidisciplinary framework that integrates pediatric endocrinology, immunology, nutrition, and public health, fostering a holistic understanding crucial for advancing personalized interventions. It also addresses the implications of global demographic shifts, climate change, and evolving child health landscapes, underscoring the urgency of adaptive strategies in vitamin D research and policy.
Future priorities include harmonizing definitions, conducting robust trials in vulnerable groups, exploring genetic influences, and assessing scalable interventions. It calls for collaborative clinical, research, and policy efforts to reduce inequities and improve child health worldwide.
An essential resource for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers, this book bridges science and practice, charting a clear path to advance pediatric vitamin D health in the coming decade and beyond.
Product details
Number of Pages:
204
Release Date:
2025-09-29
Publication Date:
2025-09-29
Publisher:
Chandra Sekhar Devulapalli
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
8269434469
ISBN13:
9788269434460
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Weight:
425 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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