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Mike Mitka

JAMA. 2008;299(7):753-754.

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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease for those with hypertension, according to new findings from researchers with the Framingham Heart Study (Wang TJ et al. Circulation. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.706127 [published online ahead of print January 7, 2008]).

The study's findings, the latest to suggest that vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for cardiovascular disease, add to a growing body of evidence linking inadequate levels of the vitamin to a variety of disorders.

Sun exposure or foods and supplements containing vitamin D can help prevent vitamin D deficiency, which has been linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

A COMMON DEFICIENCY

Concerns about the link between vitamin D and health is fueled by recognition that vitamin D deficiency is common, affecting an estimated 1 billion people worldwide. Because this vitamin is generally obtained primarily through exposure to sunlight, certain populations are particularly affected, such . . . [Full Text of this Article]