Age, Sex, and Seasonal Variations in the Serum Vitamin D3 Levels in a Local Turkish Population

摘要

Objectives: This study aims to assess the 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25-(OH)D] levels in patients who were seen at a physical medicineand rehabilitation outpatient clinic while also taking into account the seasonal serum vitamin D (vit D) variation.Patients and methods: We retrospectively evaluated the medical records of the patients who attended a physical medicine andrehabilitation outpatient clinic, and the serum 25-(OH)D levels in 440 subjects of varying ages and sexes in both the summer(n=177) and winter (n=263). Serum 25-(OH)D, parathyroid hormone, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), calcium, and phosphorus levelswere recorded.Results: A large percentage of the adult Turkish population has insufficient levels of vit D during the winter and summer. Serum25-(OH)D levels were significantly lower in the winter compared with the summer season (mean vit D: 13.9 μ/l and 19.7 μ/l,respectively; p≤0.001). The prevalence of 25-(OH)D deficiency was 94% in the winter and 85% in the summer. With respect to age orsex, there were no differences in the 25-(OH)D levels.Conclusion: Our results indicate that although Turkey is a Mediterranean country, the Turkish people should check have theirlevels of 25-(OH)D periodically checked, and if necessary, appropriate supplements should be given to prevent a secondary chronicdisease due to vit D deficiency.