Melanin levels in relation to vitamin D among first-generation immigrants from different ethnic groups and origins: A comparative national Canadian cross-sectional study.

Said Yousef,Manny Papadimitropoulos,MoezAlIslam Faris,Hayder Hasan,Alomgir Hossain,Ian Colman,Douglas Manuel,George A Wells

Frontiers in medicine（2022）

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Abstract

Skin melanin levels were associated with sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics. Immigrants had higher melanin levels, but melanin did not differ by length of stay in Canada. The weak positive correlation between melanin and S-25(OH)D suggested confounding factors may impact the relationship between melanin levels, S-25(OH)D, and immigration status.

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25(OH)D,immigrants,indoor tanning,melanin,serum vitamin D

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