scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with Vitamin D Deficiency among Women Office Workers

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-96
Author(s):  
Mi Young Kwon ◽  
Sook Ja Yang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Assessment of risk factors associated with vitamin D status among children of an urban and a rural areas of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-141
Author(s):  
Anamika Saha ◽  
Md Salim Shakur ◽  
Runa Laila ◽  
Salomee Shakur ◽  
Md Sohel Shomik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Urban Children ◽  
Outpatient Department ◽  
P Value ◽  
Rural Children ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiency in children worldwide, even in Bangladesh. However, to date, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among children of different region of Bangladesh is less reported. Objective: This study was conducted to assess vitamin D status of urban and rural Bangladeshi children including the risk factors associated with vitamin D deficiency are also evaluated. Methods: A multi-centre (urban and rural based), cross sectional study was done from July 2016 to June 2017, using serum 25(OH) vitamin D3 as a marker of nutritional vitamin D status. Urban and rural children were taken from Paediatric Outpatient Department, United Hospital Limited. Dhaka and Medical Outpatient Department, Upazila Health Complex, Ghatail, Tangail respectively. Children of 1-10 years age attending OPD with mild undernutrition (<–1 SD z score) and/or clinical features suggestive of vitamin D deficiency were included in the study. Results: A total 150 children were studied with 102 (68.0%) urban and 48 (32.0%) rural children. Hypovitaminosis D (25-OHD <30ng/ml) was found in 75.0% of children. Hypovitaminosis D was found significantly more in urban children (81.0%) compared to rural (62.0%) children (OR=0.382, 95% CI: 0.177-0.822, p value <0.05). Inadequate exposure to sunlight was significantly associated with hypovitaminosis D compared to adequate sun exposure and it was about 2.5 times higher (OR=2.475, 95% CI: 1.139-5.380, p value <0.05). No significant associations of vitamin D deficiency were detected with skin color of children, covering clothes of mother, exclusive breast feeding, limb pain and anthropometric status. Children of higher educated mother (above Secondary School Certificate) (OR=0.412, 95% CI: 0.189-0.900) were more associated with vitamin D deficiency. Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is prevalent among Bangladeshi children, urban children being more vulnerable to VDD. Adoption of a screening programme for children of all age group and implementation of preventive strategies for VDD through public health policies are strongly recommended. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2020; 46(2): 134-141

scholarly journals A Clinical Analysis of Vitamin D Status in Patients Before Spinal Surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 101 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 367-374
Author(s):  
Qingqing Li ◽  
Jianwei Zhang ◽  
Jian Chen ◽  
Jin Fan ◽  
Tao Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Clinical Analysis ◽  
Vitamin D Insufficiency ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Factors Associated

The goal of this paper was to study preoperative concentrations of vitamin D in patients undergoing spinal surgery and analyze relevant risk factors associated with vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining normal functions of skeletal muscles, and vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency may affect outcomes of spinal surgery patients. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 503 patients undergoing spinal surgery in the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University from September 2012 to October 2013. Preoperative concentrations of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] were measured. Normal vitamin D was defined as a serum 25(OH)D level ≥ 32 ng/mL, vitamin D insufficiency as ≥20 and &lt;32 ng/mL, and vitamin D deficiency as &lt;20 ng/mL. Relevant risk factors associated with vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency were analyzed. In 503 spinal surgery patients, rate of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency was 71.4% and 23.9%. Rate of vitamin D deficiency in female patients was significantly higher than that in male (P &lt; 0.001). Rate of vitamin D deficiency in patients with high body mass index (P = 0.009) or patients with smoking habit (P &lt; 0.001) was much higher than other patients. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that female (P &lt; 0.001), smoking (P = 0.005), and winter (P = 0.001) were potential risk factors for vitamin D deficiency. Screening preoperative vitamin D status and relevant treatment should be reinforced in spine surgery patients.

scholarly journals Factors associated with Vitamin D Deficiency in Women: Lesson from Biobank in Qatar

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharifa Al Thani ◽  
Munass Mohammed ◽  
Hanaa Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Serum Level ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
P Value ◽  
Milk Consumption ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Potential Factors

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is affecting the health of humans around the world, and different factors associated with it were studied among different populations. Vitamin D deficiency was studied more often as a predictor to diseases. However, certain factors that could be associated with vitamin D deficiency were not explored among women, specifically in Qatar. Objective: To explore potential risk factors of vitamin D deficiency among women aged 20 to 65, using a sample of records from women volunteers to Qatar Biobank. Hypothesis: The study potential factors (age, BMI, education, income, milk consumption, occupation, pregnancy, physical activity and soft drinks) are associated with vitamin D deficiency. Methodology: We assessed some potential risk factors to vitamin D deficiency using data from Qatar Biobank (n=1000). Women aged 20-65 years old were included in the study. Univariate and multiple logistic regression models were used to model the association between our study potential factors (age, BMI, education, income, milk consumption, occupation, number of children, physical activity, and soft drinks) and being vitamin D deficient. Analysis was conducted using Stata (IC) version 15.0. Results: 654 women out of 1000 had vitamin D deficiency (serum level<20ng/mL), and 346 women that had normal level of vitamin D (serum level>20ng/mL). Vitamin D deficiency was significantly associated with women who drank soda 1-3 per month (p-value= 0.038) and 1-3 per week or more (p-value= 0.021). Also, women who were 41-50 years old (p-value= 0.006), 50 years and older (p-value= 0.000) and women who were students as their occupation (p-value= 0.003). Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency was common among women in Qatar, as found in the present study. Students, women who drank soda, and younger age (<50) had the highest vitamin D deficiency

scholarly journals VITAMIN-D DEFICIENCY DURING PREGNANCY;

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (01) ◽  
pp. 078-081
Author(s):  
SUMBUL SOHAIL ◽  
SHAISTA RASHID
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Vitamin D3 ◽  
Chronic Renal Disease ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Vitamin D Supplement

Objective: To find out the frequency of vitamin-D deficiency during pregnancy by using Serum 25 hydroxy vitamin-D3 leveland to evaluate the risk factors associated with low level of vitamin-D. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: Gynae and obstetricunit II in Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Karachi. Period: February 2011 to July 2011. Material and methods: Design: All patients with historyof chronic renal disease, liver disorder, PIH, GDM, twin gestation, anti tuberculous treatment and antiepileptic treatment with excluded.Data was collected by predesigned proforma through personal interview. Result: This study showed 49 cases (98%) of primigravidawere vitamin-D deficiency. The highest low level was in 15-25 years of age. The mean concentration of 25bOH vitamin-D 3 was 10.30ng/ml.60 % of women had severe vitamin-D deficiency with level of 25 OH vitamin-D3 was lessthan 10ng/ml. Risk factors associated withlow level of vitamin-D3 included dietary deficiency , lack of sun exposure and practicing veil. Conclusions: Pregnant women includingprimigravida in Pakistan are at risk of vitamin-D deficiency. 25 (OH) assay should be used as an aid in assessment of vitamin-D deficiencyduring pregnancy so that proper correction can be achieved. Women who are deficient in vitamin-D should be counseled regardingmaternal and neonatal risk, a balanced diet ,limited sun exposure and compliance of vitamin-D supplement to ensure normal maternal andfetal outcome. Every women should provided by vitamin-D supplement prior to pregnancy.

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case-Control Study in Damascus, Syria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Maher Taan ◽  
Farah Al Ahmad ◽  
Mohammad Karim Ercksousi ◽  
Ghassan Hamza
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Family History ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of ◽  
Control Study

Objectives. To assess the probable risk factors associated with Multiple sclerosis among Syrian patients in the city of Damascus. Method. In a case-control study conducted from May to September 2020, 140 MS patients and 140 healthy controls were selected from two main hospitals in Damascus. Data regarding risk factors associated with MS was collected via a structured questionnaire and complementary laboratory tests. The statistical analysis was carried out by the SPSS Statistical Software Version 26. Results. Factors such as smoking, family history of MS, migraine, and vitamin D deficiency were associated with a higher risk of developing MS: Smoking ( OR = 2.275 95% CI (1.348-3.841) P = 0.002 ). Family history of MS ( OR = 3.970 95% CI (1.807-8.719) P ≤ 0.001 ). Migraine ( OR = 3.011 95% CI (1.345-6.741) P = 0.005 ). Vitamin D deficiency ( OR = 4.778 95% CI (2.863-7.972) P ≤ 0.001 ). However, factors such as diabetes, hypertension, a surgical history of appendectomy, tonsillectomy, and being the first-born in a family were statistically irrelevant: Diabetes ( OR = 0.652 95% CI (0.226-1.882) P = 0.426 ). Hypertension ( OR = 1.445 95% CI (0.724-2.885) P = 0.295 ) Appendectomy ( OR = 1.269 95% CI (0.486-3.317) P = 0.626 ) Tonsillectomy ( OR = 1.280 95% CI (0.576-2.843) P = 0.544 ). First-born Child ( OR = 0.933 95% CI (0.558-1.562) P = 0.793 ). Conclusion. Our study suggests that smoking, vitamin D deficiency, family history of MS, and migraine are probable risk factors for multiple sclerosis. Therefore, engaging in outdoor activities and maintaining a healthy diet—for females in particular—is highly recommended.

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