scholarly journals Decreasing Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia (2008-2017)

2021 ◽  
pp. 105920
Author(s):  
Nasser M. Al-Daghri ◽  
Syed Danish Hussain ◽  
Mohammed G.A. Ansari ◽  
Malak N.K. Khattak ◽  
Naji Aljohani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Central Region

scholarly journals A Meta-Analysis Study: Vitamin D Deficiency in Saudi Arabia between 2009 and 2013

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Khalid A. Bakarman ◽  
Mohamad A. Bajubair
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health

Objective: Our aim was to review the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in different areas done by many researches. Methods: By systematic review with meta-analysis we collected the research performed in different areas of Saudi Arabia over the period of 2009-2013. This included both published papers (peer-reviewed) and papers presented at documented scientific conferences. Results: Fourteen papers were found, thirteen of which were peer-reviewed and published and one had been presented in a conference. They covered five main areas in KSA, and pooling the numbers yielded 6478 total healthy participants. 4694 (72%) were in the least healthy range with deficiency levels < 20 ng/ml, and a total of 5355 (82.7%) were at levels below recommendations (< 30 ng/ml). The central region in Riyadh and Qassim cities represented the most investigated area including 2755 participants with 6 articles; followed by the western region, at Jeddah and Makkah cities, with 2239 participants. The eastern region (2 articles in Dammam and Al Khobar cities with 339 participants) showed the lowest frequency of vitamin D deficiency at 29.2%, followed by the central region at 74%. Conclusions: Despite adequate sunlight and adequate intake of dairy products, vitamin D deficiency appears to be a major health problem in the Saudi community. There are some geographic areas in the country that may be at high risk. Control strategies should take these differences into account.  

Awareness of vitamin D deficiency among the adult population in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1818-1822
Author(s):  
Reda Goweda ◽  
Saud Zakaria ◽  
Hisham Foudah ◽  
Alwaleed Almalki ◽  
Majed Alsulami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Low Back Pain in Saudi Arabia

Spine ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saud Al Faraj ◽  
Khalaf Al Mutairi
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Vitamin D Deficiency and Associated Risk Factors in Women from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora A. AlFaris ◽  
Nora M. AlKehayez ◽  
Fatema I. AlMushawah ◽  
AbdulRhman N. AlNaeem ◽  
Nadia D. AlAmri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

AbstractVitamin D deficiency is an epidemic public health problem worldwide. It is common in the Middle East and is more severe in women. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess vitamin D deficiency and associated risk factors in women living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) was measured in 166 women aged 30–65 years. Socio-demographic, lifestyle and health status characteristics, as well as intake of selected dietary supplements, were collected. Weight and height were measured. Vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D < 20 ng/mL) was reported in 60.2% of participants. Mean of serum 25(OH)D was 20.7 ng/mL. Older age and taking the supplements of vitamin D, multi-vitamins or calcium were identified as factors that associated with a lower risk of hypovitaminosis D. A national strategy is needed to control a hypovitaminosis D crisis in Saudi Arabia. This could be accomplished by raising public awareness regarding vitamin D, regulating and enhancing vitamin D fortification and supplementation and screening vitamin D status among women at high risk.

Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets in Maternity and Children's Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adel A. Erfan ◽  
Omar A. Nafie ◽  
Abdul Aziz H. Neyaz ◽  
Mohammed A. Hassanein
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
Deficiency Rickets

scholarly journals Severe Proximal Myopathy with Remarkable Recovery after Vitamin D Treatment

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (03) ◽  
pp. 336-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousef A. Al-Said ◽  
Hiyam S. Al-Rached ◽  
Hussien A. Al-Qahtani ◽  
Mohammed M.S. Jan
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Muscle Weakness ◽  
Bound States ◽  
Calcium Supplementation ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Proximal Muscle Weakness ◽  
Proximal Muscle ◽  
Remarkable Recovery

Background:Osteomalacia is an uncommon cause of muscle weakness. Our objectives were to describe features of myopathy associated with Vitamin D deficiency and examine the contributing factors leading to osteomalacic myopathy in our region.Methods:Patients identified retrospectively for the six year period ending in December 2006 with the diagnosis of osteomalacia and/or Vitamin D deficiency associated proximal muscle weakness were included. They were followed in three major centers in western Saudi Arabia. Clinical, biochemical, radiological, and electrophysiological findings were collected before and after Vitamin D treatment by chart review.Results:Forty seven female patients aged 13-46 years (mean 23.5, SD 4.5) were included. All were veiled and covered heavily when outside the house for social and cultural reasons. Only eight (17%) had adequate varied diet with daily milk ingestion. All patients presented with progressive proximal muscle weakness lasting 6-24 months (mean 14) prior to our evaluation. The weakness was severe in six (13%) patients leading to wheel chair bound states. Associated musculoskeletal pain involving the back, hips, or lower limbs was common (66%). Osteomalcia was the referral diagnosis in only 11 patients and the remaining 36 (77%) patients were misdiagnosed. All patients had metabolic and radiological profiles suggestive of osteomalacia. Remarkable recovery was documented in all patients following oral cholecalciferol and calcium supplementation.Conclusions:Vitamin D deficiency is an important treatable cause of osteomalacic myopathy in Saudi Arabia. The diagnosis is frequently delayed or missed. Screening for Vitamin D deficiency in patients with acquired myopathy is needed to identify this treatable disorder.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Hypovitaminosis D and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Women of Reproductive Age in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1179562X1876788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riyadh A Alzaheb
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Vitamin D deficiency is currently a worldwide epidemic. Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, have high vitamin D deficiency prevalence, most prominently among women, despite their plentiful year-round sunshine. Previous research investigating vitamin D status among Saudi women of reproductive age (15-49 years) is scarce, and no study has used a nationally representative sample, so this review quantified overall hypovitaminosis D prevalence among women in Saudi Arabia and explored the associated risk factors. The Web of Science, Scopus, and Medline databases were searched for prior studies in Saudi Arabia exploring vitamin D status among women of reproductive age, published between January 1, 2000 and May 25, 2017. Data were extracted from the identified studies, and a random effects model meta-analysis established the overall hypovitaminosis D prevalence. The initial search yielded 223 possibly relevant articles; 13 were confirmed as eligible, with samples totaling 2877 women aged between 15 and 49 years. Meta-analysis revealed a mean serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25(OH)D, level of 13.1 ng/mL (95% confidence interval [CI]: 11.6-14.6) and an overall prevalence of hypovitaminosis D, defined as 25(OH)D < 30 ng/mL, of 77.4% (95% CI: 63.2-87.3), mostly due to insufficient sunlight exposure and low dietary vitamin D intake. There is therefore a need for a national strategy to raise vitamin D levels among women in Saudi Arabia by advising them on natural vitamin D sources, and recommending the timing and duration of sun exposure, while also defining a national approach to vitamin D fortification and supplementation.

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