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Harvard Study found Vitamin-D deficiency overdiagnosed in African-Americans
Harvard University Researcher, Dr. Thadhani and his colleagues found that African Americans had significantly lower vitamin-D levels compared with white subjects in the study.
Despite having lower levels of vitamin d levels, Bone density levels and calcium levels were higher in African Americans compared with white individuals. In a previous TovaCares blog, I also discuss that persons of darker skin complexion do not absorb vitamin D as well as persons of lighter skin complexion. This may also attribute to the variation of vitamin D levels in African-Americans. The findings suggest that treating African Americans for vitamin D deficiency solely based on vitamin D levels (250HD and D-binding protein levels) may not be warranted.
TOVA Healthy Tidbit, Remember to always discuss your concerns with a licensed Healthcare Provider. This can be easily done by writing or jotting down about three pertinent questions to discuss at your next appointment.
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Despite having lower levels of vitamin d levels, Bone density levels and calcium levels were higher in African Americans compared with white individuals. In a previous TovaCares blog, I also discuss that persons of darker skin complexion do not absorb vitamin D as well as persons of lighter skin complexion. This may also attribute to the variation of vitamin D levels in African-Americans. The findings suggest that treating African Americans for vitamin D deficiency solely based on vitamin D levels (250HD and D-binding protein levels) may not be warranted.
TOVA Healthy Tidbit, Remember to always discuss your concerns with a licensed Healthcare Provider. This can be easily done by writing or jotting down about three pertinent questions to discuss at your next appointment.
To Read more about this study,
click on the link Vitamin-D overdiagnosed in African-Americans
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Sickle Cell Specialty Treatment Center
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Delaware State University launches Sickle Cell Anemia Pilot Project (SCAPP) in partnership with the TOVA.
The Department of Social Work, College of Education, Health and Public Policy, is pleased to announce a new Sickle Cell Anemia Pilot Project (SCAPP) at Delaware State University. The project will serve DSU students and members from African American and Latino communities in Kent and Sussex counties. It will provide: 1) direct care coordination services to individuals with sickle cell anemia, 2) outreach and education workshops, and 3) counseling and support services. SCAPP will partner with the DSU Health Center, DSU Counseling Center, and the DE Center for Health Promotion.
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DSU Thanks for All you Do,
Dr. Anderson
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Sickle Cell Specialty Treatment Center
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