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Association between Obesity and Low Serum Vitamin D Concentrations in Healthy Adult Females:A Public Health Perspective
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Association between Obesity and Low Serum Vitamin D Concentrations in Healthy Adult Females:A Public Health Perspective
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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IAA.ZONE/2617100679482
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Abstract
ABSTRACT:Objective: To find out the association between obesity and low serum vitamin D concentrations among females.Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in females aged 20-45 years reporting to dietitian and family OPD of PNS Shifa Hospital from September 2014 to January 2015. Three forty seven females underwent physical examination for anthropometric data. Weight was measured using weight scale. Height was recorded using wall mounted stadiometer in erect position without shoes. BMI was calculated by weight in kilogram (kg) divided by height in square meter (m2). Waist was recorded by placing measuring tape at midpoint of upper border of iliac crest and lower margin of last palpable rib (WHO STEPS protocol). Serum Vitamin D level was measured by electro-chemiluminiscence immunoassay. Results: Mean serum vitamin D level was significantly lower among over weight (>18.5-24.9 kg/m2) and obese females(>30 kg/m2)...
