Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of venous thrombosis

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A recently published meta-analysis of sixteen observational studies including 47,648 individuals concludes that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Because of the reduced survival rate, high cost of treatment, and frequent recurrence, venous thromboembolism is considered a critical public health problem. Although vitamin D is antithrombotic, associations…