Abstract
Vitamin D is unlike any other nutrient, with the majority of the vitamin derived from sunlight rather than food(Reference Chen, Chimeh and Lu1,Reference Jones2) . There is a lack of research looking into the vitamin D status of the African-Caribbean population worldwide. This population may be at high risk of vitamin D deficiency because of their darkly pigmented skin that hinders ability to synthesise vitamin D cutaneously, especially in those living at higher latitudes(Reference Chen, Chimeh and Lu1). The aim of this study was to investigate the vitamin D status (as measured by 25(OH)D and dietary intake) of the African-Caribbean population globally.