Retrospective Evaluation of Vitamin D Levels According to Age, Gender and Seasonal Characteristics: Ardahan

Authors : Ümit YAŞAR

Pages : 134-138

Doi:10.46810/tdfd.1342527

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Publication Date : 2023-09-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In recent years, there has been an increase in vitamin D tests in order to determine the prevalence and definition of vitamin D deficiency, which is clinically recognized to be associated with many diseases. The increase in vitamin-supported supplements is also related to this. This deficiency, which is tried to be prevented by taking precautions such as sun exposure, food and diet in local conditions, is tried to be prevented by health professionals with guidance, supervision and drug supplementation. This study covers the dates of 2022 and before. All patient data were randomly obtained from hospital automation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Göle state hospital); and then 25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D levels were retropectively analyzed insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Ardahan University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee approval insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Approval Date: 14.12.2022- No: E-67796128-000-2200037489);. The findings of the study showed that vitamin D levels were insufficient insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(<20ng/ml); in male and female populations, there was no significant difference between gender and age groups, and there was a significant seasonal change in vitamin D levels in both genders in summer and winter periods. As a result, it is important to evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Ardahan province and to expand the screening in the whole population and the experience of health professionals.
Keywords : Vitamin D, UBV, 25 OH, D, Vitamin D deficiency

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