Association Between Vitamin D Levels and Developmental Status in Short-Stature Children

Overview

Journal Children (Basel)

Specialty Health Services

Date 2025 Jan 8

PMID 39767971

Authors

Mia Milanti Dewi

Akhmad Imron

Nelly Amalia Risan

Grace Mediana Purnami

Raden Tina Dewi Judistiani

Budi Setiabudiawan

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Abstract

The first two years of life are crucial for child growth and development, and short stature is a common issue influenced by nutritional deficiencies. This study aimed to determine the relationship between vitamin D levels and short stature in children under 2 years of age in Bandung. Conducted as part of the ALG Grant research entitled '', this case-control study included 221 children, of whom 46.1% were below average height. Nutritional status played a significant role, with short stature being associated with underweight (21.6%), severely underweight (29.4%), wasted (12.7%), and severely wasted (10.8%) conditions. However, the analysis revealed no significant difference in vitamin D levels between children with short stature and those with normal stature (median 28.8 vs. 28.8, = 0.555). Logistic regression showed that short stature increased the risk of developmental deviations by 5.46 times compared to normal stature. While short stature remains a concern in Bandung, vitamin D levels do not appear to influence the incidence of short stature or developmental deviations in this population.

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