• Profile
Close

Vitamin D status in adult patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer in Cape Town, South Africa: A cross-sectional study

International Journal of Dermatology Jul 01, 2018

van Deventer L, et al. - Researchers assessed if patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) at their institution were vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D deficiency was seen in 49.5% of NMSC patients and 41.3% had insufficient vitamin D levels. Winter and female gender were included in the high-risk factors. In patients with NMSC, the need for the development of recommendations and guidelines on sun protection were highlighted, while still ensuring an adequate vitamin D status.

Go to Original
Only Doctors with an M3 India account can read this article. Sign up for free or login with your existing account.
4 reasons why Doctors love M3 India
  • Exclusive Write-ups & Webinars by KOLs

  • Nonloggedininfinity icon
    Daily Quiz by specialty
  • Nonloggedinlock icon
    Paid Market Research Surveys
  • Case discussions, News & Journals' summaries
Sign-up / Log In
x
M3 app logo
Choose easy access to M3 India from your mobile!


M3 instruc arrow
Add M3 India to your Home screen
Tap  Chrome menu  and select "Add to Home screen" to pin the M3 India App to your Home screen
Okay