Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in children with cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder: a comparative pilot study

Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2024 Dec 31;66(6):787-794. doi: 10.3897/folmed.66.e138821.

Abstract

This study aims to explore the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) among children with cerebral palsy (CP) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Bulgaria, while analyzing associated demographic, nutritional, and biochemical factors.

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder biochemical analysis cerebral palsy neurodevelopmental disorders vitamin D deficiency.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder* / epidemiology
  • Bulgaria / epidemiology
  • Cerebral Palsy* / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pilot Projects
  • Prevalence
  • Vitamin D / blood
  • Vitamin D Deficiency* / complications
  • Vitamin D Deficiency* / epidemiology

Substances

  • Vitamin D