Prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy in asymptomatic population.

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of study was to determine vitamin d deficiency in age and sex groups associated with different regions. Therefore, this diagnostic method has played an important role in the prevention of various medical conditions. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences Gambat, Khairpur Sindh. Period: 14 August 2016 to 24 February 2018. Material & Methods: Total 1924 participants were screened and included in the study by fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Exclusion criteria were signs and symptoms of any chronic disease, active injury, abnormal liver function or any chronic kidney and pregnancy problem. All participants who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were interviewed after taking informed consent. Questionnaires for the study were prepared and distributed to the selected population. According to the questionnaire and interviews by the researchers, details of lifestyles, social status, and monthly income were reported. Moreover, marital status, milk in take, and sun exposure hours were also asked. Blood sample of each participant was taken after taking written informed consent form. A total 1924 people screened for Vitamin D levels with help of direct chemiluminescence using ADVIA Centaur assay. Results: 1924 people from five different regions of Gambat. A total of 1153 (59.9%) people with vitamin D deficiency were found, while 724 showed normal rates and 47 found to be larger than normal. Females are more deficient for vitamin D (35.7%) than males (24.4%). Conclusion: The high population without symptoms with low levels Vitamin D is an alarming sign of deteriorating health, while multiple risk factors appear.