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PREVALENCE OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN PATIENTS PRESENTING IN OUTDOOR DEPARTMENT

Zain-ul-Abiden, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Sajjad

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 outdoor department. Material and Methods: In this cross sectional study 128 patients between 20 to 50 years of age were included. History about proper diet, income and sun exposure was taken. Vitamin D levels of the patients were checked. Data was analyzed using SPSS 23. Results: Study included 58 (45.3%) males and 70 (54.7%) females. Mean age of the patients was 34.88±7.67 years. Mean Vitamin D levels were 33.50± 13.62 nmol/L. In males it values were 34.23 ±14.16nmol/L and in females 32.89± 13.22 nmol/L. Vitamin D levels were lower in patients who had low income i.e. poor diet and those who were not having proper light exposure. Conclusion: It is concluded that 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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