Use of Vitamin D in Children with Atopic Conditions

Atopic condition is a global problem of the 21st century as the number of children suffering from this disease is steadily increasing. Around the world, about 20% of the population seek medical help with clinical manifestations of this disease. In addressing public health issues, interest has increased in the incidence of vitamin D deficiency, its role in the pathogenesis of various diseases, as well as in ways to correct vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is involved not only in the metabolism of calcium and phosphates and has become a factor in ensuring the most important physiological functions. It has become a steroid hormone with endocrine, para- and autocrine effects. The predictive role of vitamin D in the development of autoimmune, cardiovascular pathologies, metabolic syndrome and its association with a high risk of mortality have been established. Vitamin D deficiency has become a global health problem in all countries of the world, especially in children's health.