JORR
Journal of Orthopedics Research and Rehabilitation

The Journal of Orthopedics Research and Rehabilitation welcomes scholarly papers inorthopaedic surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, neurosurgery, neurology and clinic anesthesiology and reanimation. This journal is indexed by indices that are considered international scientific journal indices (DRJI, ESJI, OAJI, etc.). According to the current Associate Professorship criteria, it is within the scope of International Article 1-d. Each article published in this journal corresponds to 5 points.

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Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in adults in Ankara province
Abstract
Aims: Vitamin D deficiency is a prevalent health issue globally. Outpatient clinics frequently encounter complaints related to vitamin D deficiency in adults. This study aims to determine the prevalence of 25(OH) vitamin D deficiency in patients over 18 years old and to investigate potential differences in 25-OH D levels based on age, gender, and seasonal factors.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 12,740 patients (9,550 females, 3,190 males) with a mean age of 45 years (ranging from 18 to 99 years) attending the Orthopaedics and Traumatology outpatient clinic and Internal Medicine outpatient clinic. The serum 25(OH) Vit D was measured using the ELISA method. The patients were divided into three groups: 1) patients with vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/ml), 2) patients with insufficient vitamin D levels (21-29 ng/ml), and 3) patients with normal vitamin D values (>30 ng/ml). Binary logistic regression analysis was used to analyse the risk factors for vitamin D deficiency.
Results: The study found that 68.6% of the participants had a vitamin D deficiency, while 21.2% had a vitamin D insufficiency. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that low levels of 25(OH) Vitamin D were associated with age, gender, and the spring season.
Conclusion: This study suggests that patients with related complaints or findings at outpatient clinic visits should be evaluated for vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. If diagnosed, dietary support and vitamin D supplementation may be appropriate for those in high-risk groups.

Keywords : 25-hydroxy vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D insufficiency, age, gender, season

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Volume 2, Issue 1, 2024
Page : 1-4
https://doi.org/10.51271/JORR-0022
Article Information
Received : 01 Oca 2024
Accepted : 23 Oca 2024
Published : 29 Oca 2024
Corresponding Author :

Furkan Soy: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kahramankazan State Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

[email protected]
Citation : Soy F, Çakır AD, Pehlivan O, Aydemir M, Dündar T. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in adults in Ankara province. J Orthop Res Rehabil. 2024;2(1):1-4.

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