Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Staying Indoors during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Report of Two Infants
Koji Yokoyama *
Department of Pediatrics, Japanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan.
Akira Yoshida
Department of Pediatrics, Japanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: The world is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we report two infant cases of vitamin D (VD) deficiency associated with a lack of sunlight.
Presentations of case: Patients and their families stayed indoors according to orders issued by the public administration.
Conclusion: Physicians should be aware that many health problems are associated with long stays at home, including VD deficiency, which may be associated with a lack of sunlight.
Keywords: COVID19, sunlight, vitamin D deficiency, stay home, patient education