Vitamin D Status in Cold Trans-Himalayan Deserts at Altitude of 4000 meter and above in India

Recent scientific evidence suggests there is high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in India. There is paucity of scientific data on Vitamin D status in population residing at high altitude regions in India. Hence, the present study was undertaken to determine Vitamin D status of adult population residing at altitude of 4000 meter and above in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Keywords

Vitamin D, Adults, High Altitude

Citation

Sharma N, Sharma B, Singh G, Gupta A, Sharma R, Kapil U. Vitamin D Status in Cold Trans-Himalayan Deserts at Altitude of 4000 meter and above in India. Indian Journal of Community Health. 2018 Dec; 30(4): 400-402

URI

https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/191900

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Indian Journal of Community Health

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