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Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency on Youth: Current Scenario

Author(s): Pranay Wal*, Ankita Wal, Divyanshi Gupta, Shiv Shankar Pandey, Preeti Sharma and Awani Kumar Rai

Volume 20, Issue 1, 2024

Published on: 18 April, 2023

Page: [28 - 40] Pages: 13

DOI: 10.2174/1573401319666230321150717

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Abstract

Background: A detailed study on vitamin D status in India has revealed a significant frequency of vitamin D insufficiency among people. People's hectic schedules cause various deficits in their bodies since they are not exposed to enough sunshine, which results in inadequate vitamin D intake over time, diminished sunshine exposure, the kidney's failure to convert 25(OH)D to its active form, or insufficient vitamin D absorption through the digestive system.

Objective: The study aimed to explore the role of vitamin D in young adults and explain some of the vital roles of vitamin D in human bodies, as well as display the prevalence of vitamin D in India along with its pathophysiology, metabolism, and several mechanisms of action.

Methods: We have searched several research and review articles in English on Medline, Scopus, Pubmed, NCBI data, Science Direct, and the Cochrane Library of systematic review databases from 2000 to 2022.

Results: According to a comprehensive study, our bodies require vitamin D for bone formation and maintenance. It is also important for controlling a variety of other cellular functions in the body.

Conclusion: The importance of vitamin D and the repercussions of its insufficiency must be made known to the general population and healthcare practitioners. On average, our Indian cuisine falls short of a normal adult's daily vitamin D need. This emphasises the importance of vitamin D fortification in diverse foods through governmental initiatives. This silent pandemic has to be tackled with strong public health measures.

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