Pediatria Polska

Abstract

2/2023 vol. 98
Review paper

Effect of vitamin D level on COVID-19 and the risk of complications in children

  1. Nursing Department, Institute of Health Sciences, Małopolska State University, captain W. Pilecki in Oświęcim, Polska
Pediatr Pol 2023; 98 (1):140 -144
Online publish date: 2023/06/14
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The immunomodulatory and pro-apoptotic role of vitamin D is still being investigated and the relationship between its deficiency and the development of many diseases is widely described. Vitamin D deficiency, which is prevalent in the world population, is under investigation, especially in the current epidemiological situation and the risk of complications from COVID-19, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Recommendations regarding the norms of vitamin D levels in children suggest monitoring of its concentration in groups at risk of deficiency and supplementation to the optimal level. Studies on the relationship of vitamin D deficiency with the severity of COVID-19 and an increased risk of complications after the disease suggest strong associations. At the same time, the literature review also noted data that indicated no or only a small effect of vitamin D on the morbidity of the studied population.
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