ABSTRACT Background Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent among children on regular dialysis, affecting approximately 90% of patients. This deficiency (serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D 30 ng/mL) recorded no deaths. Additionally, 11.32% developed skeletal disorders, including two cases of spinal fracture. Vitamin D levels showed significant positive correlations with calcium ( r = 0.6) and years under dialysis ( r = 0.52) ( p > 0.05). Associations were found between vitamin D levels and phosphorus, PTH, and mortality rates. However, no significant relationships were observed with dialysis frequency, age, weight, gender, underlying disease, dialysis type, or hypertension. Conclusion In conclusion, children with end‐stage renal disease undergoing dialysis face increased risks of vitamin D deficiency due to impaired kidney function. This deficiency significantly impacts survival rates and contributes to poor outcomes. Regular monitoring and management of vitamin D levels are crucial for improving survival in pediatric dialysis patients.
Khamene et al. (2026) studied this question.