Blood vitamin D levels in a sample population from Eastern India: a pilot study

Paul, Rudrajit; Ray, Jyotisankar; Saha, Rana; Daulagajao, Babulal; Banerjee, Amit Kumar

doi:10.7439/ijbr.v5i8.708

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“…[ 19 ] The present study revealed that 88% of women of reproductive age group were suffering from Vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D <20 ng/ml). The earlier studies conducted across the country have documented similar results of (96%), (76%), (58.5%), and (83%)[ 20 21 22 23 ] among women of reproductive age. Irrespective of the source, subjects from low socioeconomic status had higher mean serum (25(OH)D) levels (11.2 ± 8 ng/ml) possibly due to higher sun exposure and active lifestyle.…”

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Status of serum vitamin D and calcium levels in women of reproductive age in national capital territory of India

Sofi

Jain

Kapil

et al. 2017

Indian J Endocr Metab

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Context:In India, Vitamin D deficiency is a major public health problem, associated with lack of sunlight exposure in spite of abundant sunshine usually accompanied by reduced dietary intake. In women of reproductive age, Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.Aims:The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to evaluate the levels of serum Vitamin D 25(OH) D and calcium in women of reproductive age from India.Settings and Design:A cross-sectional study was carried on a total of 224 healthy nonpregnant and nonlactating women in the reproductive age group of 20–49 years.Materials and Methods:Demographic, socioeconomic class, and biochemical parameters for the estimation of serum 25(OH)D and calcium levels in women of reproductive age were studied.Statistical Analysis:Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20.0 was utilized for conducting the statistical analysis of the data.Results:Vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/ml) was present in 88% of women. Women from middle socioeconomic class had the lowest mean serum 25(OH) D levels (9.6 ± 6 ng/ml) as compared to women from upper middle (11.4 ± 8 ng/ml), lower (11.2 ± 8 ng/ml), and upper (10 ± 8.6 ng/ml) socioeconomic class. Serum calcium levels were found in the normal range of 8.5–10.5 mg/dl for all the study subjects.Conclusions:There is a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D among women of reproductive age. These women may possibly have a higher risk of development of osteoporosis and pregnancy-related complications in future life.

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Status of serum vitamin D and calcium levels in women of reproductive age in national capital territory of India

Sofi

Jain

Kapil

et al. 2017

Indian J Endocr Metab

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“…[8][9][10][11][12][13] While studies from various parts of the country also reported similar results. 7,[14][15][16][17] Study by few authors has highlighted the deficiency of the vitamin in specific season of the year like spring, however it was not so in the present study. 18 Due to lesser exposure to sun during the winter season, deficiency of vitamin D was observed in summer season in a study in Canada.…”

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Vitamin D levels in women of reproductive age group- where do we stand?

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Vitamin D is a steroid hormone which is fat soluble and activated in kidneys. It plays multiple roles including regulation of cellular growth and differentiation, metabolic modifications, immunity, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, malignancies and also various reproduction related states like preeclampsia, preterm birth and gestational diabetes, along with calcium and phosphorous regulation in the body. In present study, we analyzed serum vitamin D levels in 100 women of reproductive age group (15-45 years). Surprisingly, only 7% of the women were found to have sufficient vitamin D level while 19% had insufficient level and 74 % were deficient. Such alarming community wide deficiency raises concern. Especially in this reproductive age group the women are liable to have rickets, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, low fertility and increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pre-conception vitamin D supplementation is simple, easy, and inexpensive method which can prevent such grave outcomes.

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“…The earlier studies conducted in India have also documented similar results of (96%), (76%), (58.5%), and (83%) among women of reproductive age clearly demonstrating that more than half of this vulnerable group suffers from vitamin D deficiency. (6,(14)(15)(16) Hospital-based studies from India generally show a prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency ranging from 37% to 99%. (17) The serum vitamin D levels in our study were less in the women from rural areas as compared to those from urban.…”

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Vitamin D and Calcium Levels among Women of Reproductive Age Group from Northern India

Singh,

Kumar,

Gupta

et al. 2023

Indian J Community Health

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Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been related to poor bone health, increased risk of PIH, obstructed labour, vaginosis and LBW baby among women of reproductive age. Aims &Objectives: To evaluate the serum calcium and vitamin D levels of reproductive age group women and their relation with sociodemographic parameters. Material &Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among non-pregnant and non-lactating women aged 15-49 years, attending the OPD for any musculoskeletal complaints. The study participants were subjected to a pretested questionnaire for capturing information regarding their sociodemographic parameters. Non fasting blood samples were obtained for biochemical analysis of serum vitamin D and calcium. Results: The mean serum vitamin D and calcium levels were 20.94±10.61 ng/ml and 4.82±0.87 mg/dl respectively. The median serum vitamin D levels were 18.1 ng/ml with IQR of 12.43-28.00 ng/ml. The median serum vitamin D levels were significantly less among women residing in rural area and those who were unmarried/separated. Vitamin D level were highest in middle and lowest in upper socioeconomic status (p=0.007). Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency is more pronounced among women from rural background and those who were unmarried/separated. These women are susceptible to development of osteoporosis and pregnancy related complications in later age.

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Blood vitamin D levels in a sample population from Eastern India: a pilot study

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Status of serum vitamin D and calcium levels in women of reproductive age in national capital territory of India

Status of serum vitamin D and calcium levels in women of reproductive age in national capital territory of India

Vitamin D levels in women of reproductive age group- where do we stand?

Vitamin D and Calcium Levels among Women of Reproductive Age Group from Northern India

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