NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT IN VITAMIN D DEFICIENT CHILDREN GROUPS IN FEDERAL AREA OF PAKISTAN
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Pakistan, Nutritional, Federal Area
Abstract
Vitamin D deficiency is a global health concern affecting children worldwide, including those residing in the Federal Area of Pakistan. This research article aims to investigate the nutritional status of children in this region and assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among them. We conducted a cross-sectional study involving a sample of children aged 1 to 18 years. A total of 500 children aged 1 to 18 years were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Data on dietary habits, sunlight exposure, anthropometric measurements, and serum vitamin D levels were collected. The results of this study underscore the urgent need for public health interventions to combat vitamin D deficiency in children in the Federal Area of Pakistan.
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Manaish Kumar
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh
Afsheen Mansoor
Assistant Professor, Department of Science of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry (SZABMU), Islamabad
Edwin C. Cancino
Associate Professor, Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Muhamad Babur
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Central Punjab, Johar Town, Lahore
Osama Ahmad
MBBS Student, Nowshera Medical College, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Joti Devi
MBA in Hospital & Health Care Management, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Sindh
Saima Zaib
MPhil, National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad
Madieha Ambreen
Assistant Professor, Department School of Botony, Minhaj University, Lahore
Shahrukh Irfan
MS in Health Care Management, Ziauddin University, Karachi Sindh
Mehvish Mushtaq
University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan