Current information on Vitamin D deficiency
In the world, the frequency of vitamin D deficiency is increa-sing and it is estimated that there is a vitamin D deficiency in people close to 1 billion. The prevalence is between 40% and 100% and the highest prevalence is found in North Asia and Middle East regions. Vitamin D deficiency is also seen in our country. Therefore, the number of researches on the subject is increasing and there is a frequent relationship between vitamin D deficiency and musculoskeletal pain, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, sleep disorders, cancer and increased mortality.
Although screening of whole population is not recommended in terms of vitamin D deficiency, it is recommended to measure serum 25(OH)D levels in risky groups. Aging, dark skin color, obesity, spontaneous fracture formation, chronic renal failure, working indoors are risk factors for vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D is an important vitamin for human health and its deficiency is associated with serious health problems. Therefore, it is of great importance to determine the vitamin D deficiency which is easily preventable and treatable. Although there are many researches on the subject in the world, there is not enough research in our country. In our country, researches that will be planned based on society, especially in risk groups, are of great importance for public health.
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