Roya Kelishadi

Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency according to Climate Conditions among a Nationally Representative Sample of Iranian Adolescents: the CASPIAN-III Study

Background: Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D; therefore, environmental factors might have an important role in the high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in children. This study aimed to assess the vitamin D status according to the climate of the living area in a nationally representative sample of Iranian adolescents. Material and Methods: This nationwide cross-sectional survey was perfo...

[ 2 ] - بررسی تأثیر مصرف انگور قرمز بر تغییرات فشارخون دانشجویان سالم

  Background and Objectives : High blood pressure is among the main causes of death. Controlled studies show that 5 mmHg decrease in diastolic blood pressure lowers the risk of stroke up to 40% and cardiovascular disease. (CVD) up to 15%. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of red grape consumption, a major source of flavonoieds, on blood pressure in normotensive persons.   Material...