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20/06/2014
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Study found that prevalence of deaths from these diseases is higher among people with low levels of the nutrient
Vitamin D: Main source of the nutrient is sunlight (Thinkstock)
Have low levels of vitamin D in the body can increase the risk of death from various diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a German study published on Tuesday. According to the researchers, it is possible that the nutrient exerts an important role in improving the prognosis of these conditions and, therefore, be an ally in treating them.
Results: People with low levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of dying from heart disease and cancer.
The study was conducted in the German Centre for Research on Cancer and published in the journal British Medical Journal (BMJ). The findings were based on data from 26,000 people aged 50 to 79 years the United States and Europe who were followed for 16 years. During this period, there were 6,695 deaths - 2,624 from cardiovascular disease and 2,227 from cancer.
The authors found that people with the lowest levels of vitamin D were 57% more likely to die from any cause during the study compared to those with the highest levels of the nutrient in the body. This risk was similar when the researchers examined only deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases.
In addition, the survey indicated that lower levels of vitamin D increase by 70% the chances of death from cancer - but only among people who had already had the disease before the study begins.
According to the authors, it is likely that vitamin D helps in the fight against cardiovascular disease and cancer, but this conclusion must be new and proven in further studies. Even so, the team believes the research has great relevance to public health, showing that combating vitamin D deficiency should be a priority.
Source: See Online
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