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VITAMIN-D DEFICIENCY AMONG PATIENTS PRESENTING IN OUTDOOR DEPARTMENT

Dr. Ayesha Sarwar, Dr. Imran Tahir, Dr. Sameen Tahir

Background: Vitamin D has an important role in immunity, skeletal and cardiovascular system. It is produced through skin chemical reaction as well as taken though supplementations. Objective: To see the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients presenting in the outdoor department. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study 100 patients between 20 to 50 years of age were included. Vitamin D levels of the patients were checked. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23. Results: Study included 45 (45%) males and 60 (60%) females. Mean value of vitamin D levels were 33.42±13.62 nmol/L. In males its values were 33.41 ±14.21nmol/L and in females 32.89± 13.22 nmol/L. Twenty (20%) of the patients had adequate vitamin D levels, 35 (35%) had intermediate levels and 45(45%) had lower than normal levels. Conclusion: It is concluded that a proper diet and proper sun exposure are necessary for normal vitamin D levels. Vitamin D supplementations can help in patients suffering the Vitamin D deficiency. Keywords: Vitamin D levels, sunlight, diet, supplementations, pregnancy.

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