Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency and its Status Change in Managed cases in Ajdabyia City-Libya

Abstract

Background/aim: Vitamin D refers to the precursors of hormones cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), which play a significant role in the regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism. As a result, it's critical for maintaining bone. The study aims to know how common vitamin D deficiency is by sex and age, as well as what influence vitamin D supplementation has on vitamin status. Materials and procedures: The results of vitamin D tests were obtained from seven clinics in the Libyan city of Ajdabyia. Physicians completed a questionnaire for their patients who requested vitamin D testing at various periods throughout the study period. Computer software was used to analyze the data (SPSS, Version 16.0, Chicago, IL). Results: Of the 122 cases studied, 54.1 percent had enough Vit D levels, 23.8 percent had insufficient levels, and 22.1 percent were deficient after therapy, while 18 percent had adequate levels before treatment. After therapy and follow-up, 36% of the individuals were in a sufficient state. 26.9% of males showed vitamin D levels lower than normal values when analyzed for vitamin D after follow up, while 51% of females showed vitamin D levels lower values after follow up. Conclusion: The study concludes that vitamin D deficiency is rather common and that it can be corrected in a considerable percentage of cases by taking a vitamin D3 supplement, which improves vitamin D status and increases 1,25-(OH)2D concentrations in patients who are vitamin D deficient.