Vitamin D deficiency: how prevalent it is?

Authors

  • Irwant V. Pallewad Department of Orthopaedics, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Suratkal, Mangaluru, India
  • Jayshree J. Upadhye Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics. Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Jamuhar, Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20190560

Keywords:

Vitamin D levels, Body mass index, Physical activity

Abstract

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is frequently seen nowadays due to inadequate exposure to sun and pollution. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients presenting with suggestive complaints.

Methods: The present study is a retrospective study done at Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Suratkal, Mangaluru. Patients who have musculoskeletal or other problem suggestive of vitamin D deficiency were advised vitamin D levels. We went through OPD papers of only those patients with reports of Vitamin D levels.

Results: In present study, out of 100 patients, 42 (42%) patients had normal BMI, 23 (23%) patients were overweight, 24 (24%) patients were obese while 11 (11%) patients were underweight. 46 (46%) patients were having walk for exercise purpose, 21 (21%) were doing work out at gym while 33 (33%) patients were walking only for doing some work. 47 (47%) patients had normal levels of vitamin D, 31 (31%) had insufficient levels while 22 (22%) patients had deficient levels of vitamin D. So, prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was 22% and for vitamin D insufficiency was 31%.

Conclusions: In present study, we conclude that irrespective of normal body mass index or physical activity, patients presented with various complaints. In them, vitamin D levels were either insufficient or deficient in large number of patients. So, vitamin D levels should be done as screening or at least when patients present with suggestive complaint. 

Author Biographies

Irwant V. Pallewad, Department of Orthopaedics, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Suratkal, Mangaluru, India

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics

Jayshree J. Upadhye, Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics. Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Jamuhar, Bihar, India

Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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2019-02-23

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