VITAMIN D INSUFFICIENCY IN FOUR MAJOR HOSPITALS OF PUNJAB

Objective: To demonstrate vitamin D deficiency in the general population of Punjab Study Design: Observational, Cross-Sectional Place and Duration: Multicentre study conducted at different Public Centre Teaching hospitals of Punjab – i.e. SIMS, SZH, PGMI/LGH, and FJMC Methodology: The general population visiting hospitals that compromised of patients and visitors, as well as the local hospital staff that consisted of medical and paramedical staff, were given the opportunity to take part in the study. Results: A total of 1075 samples were collected from the patients, visitors and staff working in hospitals. Two (0.186%) had hyper vitamin D levels, 8 (0.74%) had normal vitamin D levels, 475 (44.186%) had mild deficiency, 178 (16.56%) had moderate deficiency, 412 (38.338) had severe deficiency Conclusion: Our population in general and those working in indoor environment in particular are vitamin D deficient. As a healthcare provider it is our duty to make people aware of deficiency and administer vitamin D in Food