ReviewJournal of family medicine and primary care
Vitamin D deficiency in India.
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116 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 304 citations in OpenAlex.
- Association of vitamin D receptor genetic variants with therapeutic response in multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Pooled it
- Circulating levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in relation to hypertension in children and adolescents: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies with GRADE assessment.Journal of translational medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Vitamin D deficiency in rheumatoid arthritis patients of India - a single-arm meta-analysis.African health sciences · 2023Pooled it
- Micronutrient's deficiency in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of nutritional science · 2021Pooled it
- Prediction models and questionnaires developed to predict vitamin D status in adults: a systematic review.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2020Pooled it
- Impact of consumption of vitamin D fortified foods on serum vitamin D concentrations and vitamin D status in families living in Pune, India: an effectiveness study.European journal of nutrition · 2025Trial
- Does Vitamin D3 Supplementation Improve Depression Scores among Rural Adolescents? A Randomized Controlled Trial.Nutrients · 2024Trial
- Vitamin D Supplementation Modulates Platelet-Mediated Inflammation in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.Frontiers in immunology · 2022Trial
- Development and Implementation of Liposomal Encapsulated Micronutrient Fortified Body Oil Intervention for Infant Massage: An Innovative Concept to Prevent Micronutrient Deficiencies in Children.Frontiers in public health · 2020Trial
- Vitamin D deficiency among Ethiopian adults: current evidence, determinants, and policy implications.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Review
- Consensus recommendations on age-related sarcopenia in South Asia: A nutrition-focused approach.Osteoporosis and sarcopenia · 2026Review
- Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation in Rheumatoid Arthritis.Advances in therapy · 2026Article
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- Vitamin D Deficiency: An Underrecognized Contributor to Neurological Morbidity in India.Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2026Article
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- Vitamin D Roles Across Developmental Stages in Pediatric Pneumonia: Linking Genetics, Microbiome, Maternal Status and Immunity.Health science reports · 2026Article
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- Burden of Vitamin D Deficiency in Female Patients in Different Stages of Life: a Retrospective Study.Maedica · 2026Article
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- Comprehensive assessment of health disparities in tribal and non-tribal population in India: a sex- and age-stratified cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin playing a vital role in human physiology. Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent worldwide. This deficiency has many consequences which are still being explored, apart from the well-known skeletal complications. With this review, we aim to summarize the existing literature on Vitamin D status in India and understand the enormity of the problem. The prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency ranged from 40% to 99%, with most of the studies reporting a prevalence of 80%-90%. It was prevalent in all the age groups and high-risk groups alike. With the consequences of Vitamin D deficiency, namely, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and tuberculosis being explored, we can imagine the burden it would cause in our country. We need to create awareness among the public and healthcare providers about the importance of Vitamin D and the consequences of deficiency. Our Indian diet generally fails to satisfy the daily requirement of Vitamin D for a normal adult. This stresses on the need for fortifying various food with Vitamin D, through the national programs. This silent epidemic should be addressed appropriately with concrete public health action.
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