Seneviratne, Ruwanika
Gunawardena, Nalika
Arambepola, Carukshi
Article History
Received: 25 February 2024
Accepted: 22 August 2024
First Online: 29 August 2024
Declarations
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: The study was conducted in accordance with the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and approved by the Ethics Review Committee of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine of the University of Colombo (protocol number ERC/PGIM/2020/206 approved on 18/01/2021). Informed written consent was obtained from all participants prior to data and serum sample collection. The participation in the study was voluntary and the right of the participant to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty and effect on medical care or loss of benefits was informed and their rights were respected. Those who were found to have low vitamin D levels were referred to the closest Endocrine Clinic of state sector hospital and were advised on vitamin D-rich food that can be consumed and sensible sun exposure.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.