PREVALENCE OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN FEMALES OF CHILDBEARING AGE; A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FROM MEKRAN DIVISION, BALOCHISTAN
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Keywords
Vitamin D, Deficiency, Prevalence, Insufficiency
Abstract
Background: Vitamin D is crucial for young adult females it is involved in Calcium absorption and bone mineralization. It prevents osteoporosis and fractures as well as maintains bone density. The objective of the current study is to determine the Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in young adult females of childbearing age in the Mekran division, Balochistan.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2020 to Dec 2020 For a period of Six Months. A total of 243 females aged between 18-40 were included in this study after getting informed consent. After collecting sociodemographic data, 3cc blood was collected to analyse Vitamin D levels.
Results: The mean age of the study participants was 26.97 + 4.82 years. The mean Vitamin D level of the study participant was 30.01 + 31.90. 39.1% (n = 95) of the study participants were living in Rural areas while 60.9% (n = 148) were living in urban areas. Only 25.5% (n = 62) of the study participants had sufficient levels of Vitamin D. 18.9% (n = 46) had insufficient while 55.6% (n = 135) had deficient levels of Vitamin D. No significant difference was found in Vitamin D level among rural and urban residents (p = 0.79).
Conclusion: A significant number of young adult females are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency. Policymakers should take considerable steps to spread awareness.
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Yasmeen gul
Head, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Mekran Medical College, Turbat
Mohammad Afzal
Head, Department of ENT, Mekran Medical College, Turbat.
Zafar Abdul Nabi
Head, Department of Medicine, Mekran Medical College, Turbat
Waqar Azeem Taj
Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology, Mekran Medical College, Turbat
Hazar Khan Bugti
Assistant Professor Pharmacology, Mekran Medical College, Turbat.
Nasrin Ali Mohammad
Gynecologist, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Mekran Medical College, Turbat