Vitamin D: Reality Or Hype?: A Case Study Of Combined Data Of Surat, Ahmedabad And Vadodaracity

Research Article
Shah H. M., Rajyaguru A. J and Kazi G
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2018.0901.1465
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Vitamin D3, Parametric Limits, Nonparametric limits, Statistical significance
Abstract: 

India, though a sunshine country, it is reported that prevalence of Vitamin D (D3) deficiency is not only significant to the extent of 85-90% but is also widespread. Unfortunately, we are unable to find authentic studies on the normal values of Vitamin D3 in Indian population. The studies that are available have a small sample size and only longitudinal studies are carried out. Therefore in this paper an attempt has been made to give an idea of a picture regarding the level of vitamin D in Gujarat for some selected cities. Major findings are (1)There is statistically significant difference between age wise as well as sex wise D3 level.(2)In future 66.01% to 87.41% will have deficiency of Vitamin D3. (3) Children have less deficiency than adults and senior citizens.