The Impact of Sun Exposure Duration and Dietary Patterns on Vitamin D3 Levels in the Iraqi Population

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Zainabkh. Abbas
Baidaa T. Ali
Marwah Ayad Al-Hamadani
Umelbaneen J. Alalawy
Mokhalad Gh. Azzawi

Abstract

Background: Vitamin D3 is a crucial nutrient involved in various physiological processes, including calcium absorption, bone health, immune function, and inflammation regulation Vitamin D deficiency is considered to be one of the most common medical conditions worldwide.


Aim: to evaluate Levels of Vitamin D3 and its correlation with Sun Exposure Duration And Dietary Patterns at AL-Karama Hospital .


Method: In this cross-sectional study, a sample of 500 persons was randomly selected from those who visited. The data collecting period spanned from April to October . It involved conducting direct interviews utilizing a specifically designed questionnaire for the study. The data was analyzed using the SPSS program, specifically version 24. A p-value is deemed significant if it is less than 0.05.


Results:Males A significant proportion of males are deficient in vitamin D3 (22.8%), with 6.8% falling into the insufficient category and 3.4% classified as sufficient. Females A higher percentage of females are deficient (45.6%) in vitamin D3, with 13.4% falling in the insufficient category and 8% having sufficient levels.A large proportion of individuals consuming both types of food are deficient (59.2%), while 20% are insufficient and 11.4% are sufficient.Also a highly significant relationship between serum vitamin D3 levels and duration of sun exposure.


Conclusion : Vitamin D deficiency appears to be more common in femalesAlso diverse diet that includes both plant and animal sources improves Vitamin D levels.Adequate sun exposure (at least 1 hour daily) is a critical factor for maintaining sufficient Vitamin D levels.

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Zainabkh. Abbas, Baidaa T. Ali, Marwah Ayad Al-Hamadani, Umelbaneen J. Alalawy, & Mokhalad Gh. Azzawi. (2024). The Impact of Sun Exposure Duration and Dietary Patterns on Vitamin D3 Levels in the Iraqi Population. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine, 27(3s), 392–396. Retrieved from https://ijmtlm.org/index.php/journal/article/view/740
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