What Has Changed In The Last 5 Years; Vitamin D Deficiencyin Pregnancy

To evaluate the present status of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant patients in a one year time period all pregnant patients consecutively assesed for their serum vitamin D levels. Values according to seasons grouped. A very high vitamin D deficieny was observed .Vitamin D levels were below 20 ng/ml in 90 percent of the pregnant patients. Results were compared with a previous research that was done five years ago and no significant improvement was observed. Objectives: to determine the present prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women and compare with former prevalence rates.