The Association of Vitamin D and Neurodevelopmental Status Among 2 Years Old Infants. (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Juwita, Feby; Gumilang, Lani; Risan, Nelly Amalia; Dhamayanti, Meita
• Is Part Of: Global pediatric health. Volume 8(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: infant -- first 1000 days of life -- neurodevelopmental status -- vitamin D; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Children -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1177/2333794X211034075
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2333-794X

Abstract

The previous studies about association of vitamin D and neurodevelopmental status in the first 1000 days of life showed inconsistent results. This study aimed to investigate correlation between vitamin D deficiency and neurodevelopmental in 2 years old infants. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Sukabumi and Waled, West Java involving 2 years old infants born from the mothers participated in previous cohort. Total 109 infants met the criteria. Vitamin D was measured and neurodevelopmental status was assessed using ASQ-3 in each subject. Statistical analysis using Spearman's Rank correlation and multiple regression model. 50.4% infants had vitamin D deficiency (<50 nmol/L). Neurodevelopmental status showed appropriate for age. No significant association between vitamin D level and neurodevelopmental in 2 years old infants. However, there was an association between some developmental domains and vitamin D level at birth. No correlation between vitamin D and neurodevelopmental in 2 years old infants.