International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
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Abstract
Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among the elderly and has been linked to decreased bone mineral density (BMD), raising the risk for osteoporosis and fractures. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its correlation with BMD in elderly patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 400 elderly patients. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] levels were measured to assess vitamin D status. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) was used to determine BMD at the lumbar spine and hip. Patients were categorized based on their vitamin D status as deficient (<20 ng mL‾1), insufficient (20-29 ng mL‾1) and sufficient (>30 ng mL‾1). Correlation between vitamin D levels and BMD was determined using pearson correlation coefficient. Of the 400 participants, 60% (n = 240) were vitamin D deficient, 25% (n = 100) were insufficient and 15% (n = 60) had sufficient levels. There was a significant positive correlation between serum 25 (OH) D levels and BMD at both the lumbar spine r = 0.64, p<0.001) and hip r = 0.59, p<0.001). Patients with vitamin D deficiency had markedly lower BMD compared to those with sufficient levels. A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was observed in the elderly population studied. A strong positive correlation exists between vitamin D levels and BMD, emphasizing the importance of maintaining optimal vitamin D status for bone health in the elderly. Early detection and intervention could help reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures in this population.
How to cite this article:
Srikanth Ram Mohan, Nagendar Reddy Janga, Sandeep Yamsani and Deepthi Rao Gorukanti. Assessment of Vitamin D Deficiency and its Correlation with Bone Mineral Density in Elderly Patients.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2023.2.76.80
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2023.2.76.80