What are the Risk Factors for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Several factors can contribute to vitamin D deficiency, including: - Limited exposure to sunlight - Darker skin, which reduces the skin's ability to produce vitamin D from sunlight - Aging, as the skin's ability to produce vitamin D decreases with age - Obesity, which affects the bioavailability of vitamin D - Certain medical conditions like Crohn's disease or celiac disease that impair vitamin D absorption
