Journal of Bioanalysis & Biomedicine

Krishnananda Prabhu

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevailing Serum Vitamin D Levels among Individuals in South Karnataka
  Author(s): Surekha Bhat M, Ian Lasrado, Rajeshwari SG, Arpitha Gururaja, Krishnananda Prabhu and Pragna RaoSurekha Bhat M, Ian Lasrado, Rajeshwari SG, Arpitha Gururaja, Krishnananda Prabhu and Pragna Rao
  
  Introduction: Prevalence of vitamin D is very high in India. The aim of the present study was to determine according to age groups, the status of vitamin D among individuals using samples received at clinical biochemistry laboratory. Materials and methods: The study population was grouped according to gender and age in decades. They were divided into three groups according to serum vitamin D status-NVD (normal serum vitamin D, >30 ng/ml), VDI (vitamin D insufficiency, 20-30 ng/ml), VDD (vitamin D deficiency, <20 ng/ml). Blood was collected in plain vacutainers and serum obtained was used for vitamin D estimation. Results were expressed as percentage of the sub-population in question. Results: Only 13% of the total study population was normal, 70% was vitamin D deficient and 17% showed vitamin D insufficiency... Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-593X.1000178

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