Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Hair Loss: Knowledge and Practice of Adult Female Population in Saudi Arabia, 2020

    Elsadig Yousif Mohamed Albadawi, Imad Abdulmajeed, S. R. Abdul Rahman, Khalid El Tohami Medani
    TLDR Many women in Saudi Arabia know vitamin D deficiency can cause hair loss, but more need to take supplements.
    The study assessed the knowledge and practices regarding vitamin D deficiency and its link to hair loss among 810 adult females in Saudi Arabia. It found that 62.1% of participants correctly identified a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and hair loss, while 40% reported taking vitamin D supplements. The overall knowledge score was average, with significant differences based on age, nationality, residence, and marital status. The study highlights the need to increase vitamin D supplement intake among females to prevent related health issues.
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