A Comparative Study of Vitamin D and Serum Total Calcium Levels in Two Socioeconomic Groups in Guwahati Metropolitan City
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the Vitamin D and Total Calcium levels among two socioeconomic groups in the city of Guwahati. The study included 180 participants divided equally into two groups – Office group and Wage-earner group. Serum Vitamin D was assessed by ELISA using BIORAD microplate reader and Serum Calcium by spectrophotometry using Vitros 5600 Fully autoanalyzer. Unpaired t-test results showed statistically significant decreased levels of both Vitamin D and Total Calcium in individuals in the Office group as compared to those in the Wage-earner group (p < 0.05). Females, irrespective of the group, had statistically significant lower levels of both Vitamin D and Total Calcium as compared to males (p < 0.05). The study concludes that lifestyle factors related to work are affecting the Vitamin D status in the population and that Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency is more prevalent among females.
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Dr Dibyaratna Patgiri
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