Improving vitamin D status and health in young women

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Vitamin D deficiency is a significant public health concern, affecting up to 50% of Australian women, potentially impacting on many chronic health conditions and increasing suffering, economic loss and premature death. This study will lead to the development of safe, effective interventions to address this important health issue. In particular we will assess the effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention to safely improving vitamin D status.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $607,307.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

allergic disease | behaviour change | dermatology | health information | intervention study | lifestyle factors | mental health | musculoskeletal | nutrition supplementation | vitamin D