A study of prevalence of vitamin d deficiency in patients in tertiary care hospital of an urbanized city

Recent studies have reported prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in different sex and age group in developing countries. This is a cross-sectional study which was conducted in urbanized tertiary care hospital. Various factors which affect Vitamin D levels where taken account of. Age, sex, diet, sun exposure and anthropometry, family history, mobility of patient, calcium supplements and bio chemical profile where noted. Results of study 74.7% people where Vitamin D deficient. Out of 150 patients 59.5% were males and 40.7% were female. We found in our study that adequate sun exposure has positive co relation with Vitamin D status. Half an hour or more exposure had relatively low prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency (64.5% Vs 85.8%). Vitamin D level were significantly lower in overweight people (93.5%) compared to normal healthy people (49.2%). Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency was higher in high socioeconomic group (69.2% Vs 53.3%). Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in diabetic was (81.4% Vs 72%). We observed association between Vitamin D deficiency and CVD was significant. Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency is high in study population proper education of people, supplements of calcium, proper sun exposure, good control of DM, control of obesity, treatment of CVD, proper mobility, all can decrease incidence of Vitamin D deficiency.