Date Approved
2009
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Department or School
Health Sciences
Committee Member
George Liepa, PhD, Chair
Committee Member
Carolyn Lammersfeld, MS, RD
Committee Member
Lydia Kret, MS, RD
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine if vitamin D deficiency is a prevalent problem for female breast cancer survivors (BCS) who have completed treatment for breast cancer. Ninetynine breast cancer survivors and a control population of fifty-five women with no history of breast cancer participated in this study. Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D concentrations were measured throughout 2007. Dietary and supplement intake of vitamin D was assessed by a food frequency questionnaire. Zip code of residence was used to evaluate potential for skin production of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency (<32ng/mL) was observed in 76 of 99 (77%) of BCS, and 51 of 55 (93%) of controls. Women taking vitamin D supplements were less likely to exhibit vitamin D deficiency, but supplementation did not guarantee sufficiency. Vitamin D deficiency appears to be prevalent among both groups. Vitamin D status should be routinely evaluated for all women as part of regular preventive care.
Recommended Citation
Trukova, Kristen Poole, "Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among breast cancer survivors" (2009). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 265.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/265