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Marwa Saad

Publications (2)

Culture, Sun Exposure and Vitamin D Deficiency in Benghazi Libya

Mariam Omar, Faiza Nouh, Manal Younis, Moftah Younis, Nesma Nabil, Marwa Saad & Munyah Ali · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Vitamin D is produced from sunlight exposure through ultraviolet B radiation of the skin. Several factors affect sunlight exposure include time of day, seasonal variation, lower absorption of vitamin D due to dark skin color, sunscreen use, clothing and coverage for c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39562

Vitamin D Status and Contributing Factors in Patients Attending Three Polyclinics in Benghazi Libya

Mariam Omar, Faiza Nouh, Manal Younis, Moftah Younis, Nesma Nabil, Marwa Saad & Munyah Ali · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: About one billion people in the world suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. The consequences of low vitamin D level include increased risk of some cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and type one diabetes, which makes it a crucial public health concern. In...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/37483