Study on Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Associating Factors in Tertiary Care Center, Rajasthan

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4

Abstract

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency does indeed constitute an epidemic in many populations across the world. It is essential to bone health and is a major regulator of calcium homeostasis. Research Question: prevalence and its associatong factors of Vitamin D Deficiency in persons Of 18-60 Age Group Attending SMS Hospital, Jaipur. Material Methods: This cross-sectional study design conducted in 18-60 year age group visiting SMS Hospital, Jaipur during April 2015 to December 2016.The sample size is calculated to be 255 subjects assuming the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency to be 24 % at 95 % confidence interval and 5.8% absolute allowable error.Statistical analysis was performed with the SPSS.The Categorical data were presented as numbers (percent) and were compared among groups using Chi-square and student T-Testor ANOVA .The significance level was set at P < 0.05. Result: The Mean age of the cases were 35.45± 11.88years,withmale:female ratio 1.68:1.No significant difference was observed according to age, religion,occupation.The mean level of Vitamin D was significantly more in males (11.798 ±4.5463) as compared to females (9.605 ±5.0012) P=0.002S) Significantly lower mean sun exposure ,BMI was observed in Vitamin D deficient cases as compared to Vitamin D sufficient cases .Vitamin D deficiency was more in overweight cases (84.26%) as compared to normal weight subject (74.07%) (P=0.038S).In these smokers, 81.35% cases were observed Vitamin D deficient as compared to non-smokers(74.45%)(P=0.046S).Sedentary lifestyle was significantly associated with Vitamin D deficiency, where 88.71% (55/62 cases) were vitamin D deficient as compared to in heavy workers which were 60.34%(35/58 cases) Vitamin D deficient (P=0.003S). Conclusion: The mean sun exposure ,BMI ,Sedentary lifestyle were observed significant factors vit D deficiency.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Manuj Aggrawal, Dr. Amit Jain, Dr. R. C. Meena, Dr. Lakhpat Yadav, Dr. Parwez Qureshi, Dr. Rashmi Gupta

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  • EP ID EP594106
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1604050107.
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Dr. Manuj Aggrawal, Dr. Amit Jain, Dr. R. C. Meena, Dr. Lakhpat Yadav, Dr. Parwez Qureshi, Dr. Rashmi Gupta (2017). Study on Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Associating Factors in Tertiary Care Center, Rajasthan. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 16(4), 1-7. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-594106