Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

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Authors

Thomas J. Wang · Framingham Heart Study

Michael J. Pencina · Framingham Heart Study

Sarah L. Booth · Framingham Heart Study

Paul F. Jacques · Framingham Heart Study

Erik Ingelsson · Framingham Heart Study

Katherine J. Lanier · Framingham Heart Study

Emelia J. Benjamin ·

Abstract

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with incident cardiovascular disease. Further clinical and experimental studies may be warranted to determine whether correction of vitamin D deficiency could contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Topics & Keywords

Vitamin D Research Studies Nutritional Studies and Diet Bone health and osteoporosis research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 117, Issue 4, pp. 503-511

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.107.706127

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