Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women of a tertiary care institution, Jammu

• Author Details:   
• Mehak Mahajan ^*
• Ritu Gupta

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Background: Vitamin D also called the sunshine medicine, is required for the bone metabolism and calcium homeostasis. Post-menopausal women face various health challenges among which vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen.

Aim & Objectives: To determine the prevalence and symptom patterns of vitamin D deficiency among postmenopausal women of Govt Medical College Jammu.                                                                                              

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in 100 postmenopausal women of GMC Jammu. It was a hospital based cross sectional study. Serum levels of Vitamin D were assessed and the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency were studied.                                                     

Results: 62 % of the total postmenopausal women of Govt medical college Jammu were found to have vitamin D deficiency, 16 % had insufficient levels and 22 % had sufficient levels of vitamin D.                                                                 

Conclusion:  Postmenopausal women of Govt Medical College Jammu showed Vitamin D deficiency. Postmenopausal women should be counselled about importance of vitamin D supplementation, adequate dietary intake & sun exposure.

Keywords: Vitamin D, Postmenopausal women, Metabolic syndrome (MetS)