A growing number of Koreans are seeking medical attention for vitamin D deficiency, a common condition among those who do not get enough exposure to sunlight, a government report showed.
According to the National Health Insurance Service, the number of Koreans who sought medical help for vitamin D deficiency increased ninefold from 2009-2013 ― from 2,027 to 18,637.
“More people are now aware that vitamin D deficiency can affect one’s muscles, bones and immunity and is even associated with cancer,” said Lee Sang-hyun, a doctor at the National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital.
“On top of the increased number of people who spend a lot of time indoors, many also choose to be proactive about the condition since they know what risks it carries. These are some of the reasons why the number of patients increased so dramatically.”
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Friday, January 23, 2015
VITAMIN D OR JUST PLAIN SUNLIGHT CAN AFFECT MUSCLES, BONES, AND THE IMMUNITY– AS EXPERIENCED BY MORE KOREANS FROM A MERE 2,027 TO PRESENT 18,637 SEEKING MEDICAL HELP
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