The Relationship between Occupation and Serum Vitamin D Levels in Females during Summer in Sindh, Pakistan | [Diet Factor • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Keenjhar Rani: Department of Physiology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan

2. Feriha Fatima Khidri: Biochemistry Department, Bilawal Medical College, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan

3. Hina Riaz: Department of Physiology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Sindhu Laghari: Department of Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan

5. Hira Laghari: Department of Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan

6. Abid Hussain Khuwaja: Maternal and Child Health Care Centre (MCHC), Badin, Pakistan

Abstract:

Vitamin D de ciency is a considerable public health issue affecting predominantly South Asians. Objective: To determine the vitamin D levels in females related to different occupations during summer in Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was performed at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. Healthy females (n = 236) were recruited according to different occupations into four groups: outdoor workers, o ce workers, students, and housewives. Results: Overall, 43.6% were vitamin D de cient, 28.9% were vitamin D insu cient, and 27.5% of females had su cient vitamin D levels. Hypovitaminosis D was highly prevalent in housewives (62.7%) compared to outdoor workers (16.9%). In general, the mean vitamin D of all examined groups was found to be less than the optimal level, and signi cant differences were noted between occupational groups. Conclusions: The results showed that hypovitaminosis D is prevalent among Pakistani females. Moreover, occupations associated with reduced sun exposure may pose an added risk.

Page(s): 51-56

DOI: 10.54393/df.v4i03.85

Published: Journal: Diet Factor, Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Body Mass Index BMI , Tukey HSD Means Separation Test , hypovitaminosis D

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