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Vitamin D Status in Jiroft City Population, South of Iran, 2015-2019
Authors: Mohadeseh Kamali 1 M.D., Mohammad Shariati 2 M.D. Mehdi Taheri Sarvtin 3* Ph.D.
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Background and Aims: Vitamin D plays an important role in bone health,
cardiovascular health, brain development, immune system regulation, mood
regulation, and cancer prevention. This study aimed to evaluate the vitamin D
status and the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Jiroft city, Kerman
Province, south of Iran.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 5243 people were
selected by random sampling during 2015-2019. Serum 25 (OH) D level was
measured by VIDAS 25-OH vitamin D total testing kits. Levels used for
definitions were deficient, D3 < 20 ng/ml; insufficient, D3 20-30 ng/ml;
adequate, D3 30-100 ng/ml, and potential toxicity, >100 ng/ml.
Results: The mean of vitamin D was 26.03 ng/ml and 24.19 ng/ml in men and
women, respectively (p=0.003). The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was
41.55% and 51.7% in men and women, respectively. A significant relationship
was seen between age and level of vitamin D (p=0.001).
Conclusions: The results of our study showed that vitamin D deficiency is
common among the general population, especially in women in Jiroft city,
Kerman Province, south of Iran. Serious plans are needed to improve the status
of vitamin D in the people living in this region.