scholarly journals High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the sunny Eastern region of Saudi Arabia: a hospital-based study

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 317-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.Y. El Sammak ◽  
A.A. Al Wossaibi ◽  
A. Al Howeish ◽  
J. Al Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
High Prevalence

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.  

scholarly journals Year-round vitamin D deficiency among Saudi female out-patients

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 544-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raed M Kanan ◽  
Yousef M Al Saleh ◽  
Hana M Fakhoury ◽  
Maysoon Adham ◽  
Saleh Aljaser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
25 Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
Women Clinicians

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to investigate vitamin D status among female out-patients in Saudi Arabia during the summer and winter seasons.DesignData were retrospectively collected using medical record abstraction.SettingA multidisciplinary hospital in Riyadh between January and December 2009.SubjectsSaudi females (age ≥19 years;n1556) attending out-patient clinics for various complaints comprised the studied population. The population was subdivided into two groups depending on the date of their visit where blood samples were collected: summer (n659) and winter groups (n897). The summer group was further subdivided into premenopausal (age 19–49 years;n425) and postmenopausal subgroups (age ≥50 years;n234). Similarly, the winter group was subdivided into premenopausal (n543) and postmenopausal subgroups (n354). Serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) were measured using HPLC.ResultsThe prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D <50 nmol/l) was high in both premenopausal and postmenopausal groups (80 % and 68 %, respectively) during the summer, as well as during the winter (85 % and 76 %, respectively).ConclusionsA high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among Saudi female out-patients was observed throughout the year despite the routine supplementation with 10–20 μg vitamin D3for postmenopausal women. Clinicians should seriously consider determining the vitamin D status of Saudi females routinely and prescribing them proper supplementation.

scholarly journals High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Saudi Children And Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes In Albaha Region, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 05-10
Author(s):  
Ahmed H Al- Ghamdi ◽  
Abdelhameed A Fureeh ◽  
Jamaal A Alghamdi ◽  
Waleed M. Alkhuraimi ◽  
, Faisal F. Alomari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
High Prevalence

High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency among LVAD Patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. von Stumm ◽  
D. Knappe ◽  
M.J. Barten ◽  
A. Bernhardt ◽  
F. Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
High Prevalence

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

The Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Iran: A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1015-1027
Author(s):  
Mohammad Bagherniya ◽  
Zahra Khorasanchi ◽  
Mina S. Bidokhti ◽  
Gordon A. Ferns ◽  
Mitra Rezaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
High Prevalence

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a common medical condition worldwide. In Iran, it has been reported that between 30-90% of people have vitamin D deficiency. However, its distribution in different parts of the country and among different age and regional groups is unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to review the recent literature on vitamin D deficiency in Iran. Methods: The literature review was performed using Web of Science, PubMed-Medline, Scopus and Scientific Information Database (SID) with a cut-off date of November 2016 to identify articles on vitamin D status in Iran published in the last 10 years. Studies in English and Persian that reported vitamin D levels in male and female subjects of all age groups and in healthy populations were included. Results: From 325 studies that were initially retrieved, 82 articles met the inclusion criteria. A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was reported, and in some regions, this was reported as >90% and was found in all age groups and in all regions of Iran. Conclusion: This review highlights the very high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Iran. It will be important to recognize the importance of vitamin D deficiency as a major public health problem in Iran.

High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Bone Tumors

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 562-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantin Horas ◽  
Gerrit Maier ◽  
Franz Jakob ◽  
Uwe Maus ◽  
Andreas Kurth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Bone Tumors ◽  
High Prevalence

scholarly journals High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Pregnant Korean Women: The First Trimester and the Winter Season as Risk Factors for Vitamin D Deficiency

Nutrients ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 3427-3448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rihwa Choi ◽  
Seonwoo Kim ◽  
Heejin Yoo ◽  
Yoon Cho ◽  
Sun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Korean Women ◽  
High Prevalence
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