Vitamin D Deficiency Found in Young Females Suffering From Heart Diseases

Abstract

Objective: To analyse the association of vitamin D deficiency with age and gender in Islamabad.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Rawalpindi General Hospital and Institute of Biogenetic Engineering (IBGE) Islamabad from January2017 to December 2017.

Materials and Methods: A total of 110 subjects (age range 20-60 years) visiting Cardiac Clinic were enrolled in this study with informed consent. Blood 24Hydroxyvitamin D levels were assessed in the participants by using an electro chemiluminescence system.

Results: Our results showed that 40% of the patients were vitamin D deficient, 35.54% were vitamin D insufficient and 25.45% had normal vitamin D levels. We observed the highest level of vitamin D deficiency in patients of age group 31-40 years and insufficiency in age group 20-30years. A greater percentage of female patients (34.19%) were deficient in Vitamin D as compared to males (25.72%).

Conclusion: Low vitamin D levels are prevalent in young females in Islamabad suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Prevention of low vitamin D levels in individuals may help to avert development of heart diseases in Pakistan.