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VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN OUTDOOR PATIENTS

Fauzia Hayat, Muhammad Mehtab, Umama

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 103 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 were analyzed using SPSS 23. Results: Study included 45 (43.68%) males and 58 (56.31%) females. Mean age of the patients was 33.90±9.89 years. Mean Vitamin D levels were 35.28±12.99 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 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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