Demographic and clinical predictors of vitamin D status in pregnant women tested for deficiency in Western Australia

Abstract

public pathology service and to examine whether there were additional indications to those currently recommended that were important predictors of vitamin D deficiency among those women. Methods Study setting, design and populationWestern Australia covers approximately 2.5 million km 2 spanning a latitude range of 10.5-35.5° South latitude. The distribution of the population is highly centralised, with the majority (79%) residing in the capital city, Perth, in the state's south-west. The remaining

A bibliometric analysis of global research on vitamin D and reproductive health between 2012 and 2021: Learning from the past, planning for the future

“…Even in abundant sunshine’s tropical countries like India, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among reproductive-aged women is as high as 80%. Numerous studies indicated that vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency varied with geography, economic situation, social status, national policy (food fortification), and individual awareness ( 59 – 62 ). From raising population self-awareness, national intervention to the actual improvement of vitamin D levels, each country needs to further explore its own solutions.…”

Longitudinal Assessment of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels during Pregnancy and Postpartum—Are the Current Recommendations for Supplementation Sufficient?

“…However, a definition consensus is lacking. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy ranges from 18% to 84%, also depending on the country and altitude of residence, skin pigmentation, and local clothing customs [ 2 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. During pregnancy, vitamin D metabolism shows notable differences compared to the non-pregnant state.…”