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Vitamin D deficiency: Plethora of Etiological FactorsPrevalent in Pakistan
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Vitamin D deficiency: Plethora of Etiological FactorsPrevalent in Pakistan
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
ABSTRACT:Vitamin D, known as cholecalciferol, is a lipid soluble vitamin. Vitamin D (VD) has tremendous array of functions in the body;especially it plays a vital role in the health of the skeletal tissues. It strictly cannot be regarded as a vitamin since a substantialamount of the vitamin can be produced by the effect of sunlight on the skin. The insufficiency or deficiency of VD is growingworldwide and has assumed a pandemic situation. There are various factors contributory towards the development of vitaminD deficiency. Even in Pakistan, where sun drenched climate prevails, this alarming situation is growing and getting worse dayby day. There are copious factors; like pervasiveness of sun protection practices, improper exposure to sun, lesser avenues ofoutdoor recreational activities, gender hindrances, biological factors etc. Lack of awareness and negligence are making thissituation go even grim. In this review, the contributory ...
