Publications

Efficacy of high dose Vitamin D supplementation in improving serum 25(OH)D among migrant and non migrant population: a retrospective study

BMC Health Services Research vol. 16, 579

Following 50000 IU vitamin D3 for 12 months mean serum 25(OH)D increase was highest among those whose baseline serum 25(OH)D was lower. Migrants especially dark-skinned are at a high risk for vitamin D deficiency in Australia. High dose vitamin D3 50000 IU (cholecalciferol) is effective in achieving sufficient serum 25(OH)D among these populations who tend to have lower baseline serum 25(OH)D.

2016
Usha Gowda, Thilanga Ruwanpathirana, David Fong, Ambika Kaur, Andre M.N. Renzaho

Vitamin D testing patterns among general practitioners in a major Victorian primary health care service

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 144-147

This study examined 25(OH)D testing patterns and frequency among general practitioners in a major community health service. dvancing age, being female and being a migrant were associated with an increased likelihood of vitamin D testing. Implications: Development of evidence-based policies and guidelines are needed to manage over-testing of vitamin D in Australia. Studies that include health services from different areas are required to understand vitamin D testing patterns among the general practitioners.

2015
Usha Gowda, Ben J. Smith, Anita E. Wluka, David Fong, Ambika Kaur, Andre M.N. Renzaho

Assessment of vitamin D and its association with cardiovascular disease risk factors in an adult migrant population: an audit of patient records at a Community Health Centre in Kensington, Melbourne, Australia

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders vol. 14, Article number: 157

Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health problem associated with increased risk of cardio-metabolic diseases and osteoarthritis. Migrants with dark skin settled in temperate climates are at greater risk of both vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to identify the risk of vitamin D deficiency and associations with cardiovascular disease in a migrant population in Australia.

2014
Thilanga Ruwanpathirana, Christopher M Reid, Alice J Owen, David Fong, Usha Gowda, Andre M N Renzaho

Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease among African migrant and refugee adults in Melbourne

Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 397-403

Migration to industrialised countries poses a “double whammy” for type 2 diabetes among sub-Saharan African migrant and refugee adults. This population group has been found to be at an increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, which may be further aggravated by inadequate vitamin D status. Thus, this study aimed to describe the demographics of vitamin D insufficiency, obesity, and risk factors for type 2 diabetes among sub-Saharan African migrants and refugees aged 20 years or older living in Melbourne, Australia (n=49).

2011
Andre Renzaho, Caryl Nowson, Ambi Kaur, Jennifer A Halliday, David Fong, Janina DeSilva

Usage of complementary medicine among children

Australian Family Physician vol. 31, issue 4, pp. 388-391

Determining the prevalence of and parental attitudes toward the usage of complementary medicine among the paediatric population of a large regional public hospital in Victoria. Relationships between complementary medicine usage and sociological or medical data of the surveyed families are explored.

2002
LK Fong, David Fong
No matching items
Back to top