Table III.
Serum concentration of 25(OH)D in some Latin American countries.
| Country | Age group | Age (years) | N | Mean 25(OH)D, ng/ml | (Refs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Adults | 39.8±10.9 | 572 | 23.2±5.9 | (163) |
| Mexico | Adults | 57.8±16.6 | 117 | 18.4±7.2 | (164) |
| Peru | Adolescents | 14.9±0.8 | 1,441 | 25.3 (rangeb, 73.1) | (165) |
| Chile | Adult women Older women |
35.4±8.5 73.6±6.6 |
1,245 686 |
20.2±8.0 18±8.5 |
(166) |
| Colombia | Adults | 57a (rangeb, 24.0) | 1,339 | 32.3a(rangeb, 23.2) | (167) |
a
Median.
b
Difference between the minimum and maximum value; specific values are not available in the original study. 25(OH)D, 25-hydroxyvitamin D. 1 ng/ml=2.5 nmol/l.