10.To Find Out the Association of Vitamin D with Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Najma Fida1, Asma Mehmood2, Maham Khalid1, Bazilina Majid3, Afshan Gul1 and Syed Shahmeer Raza1
ABSTRACT
Objective: To explore the link between vitamin D levels and the risk of developing cardiometabolic syndrome.
Study Design: Cross sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Dept. of Medicine at Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar. Duration: December 2019 to April 2020.
Materials and Methods: Subjects were recruited according to the inclusion criteria. Patients were divided into two cohorts; Patients with Cardiometabolic Syndrome (CMS Group) and a Non Cardiometabolic Syndrome group (Control group). Blood for Vitamin D Levels was taken and analysed at the Hospital Lab. Blood Pressure readings in mm Hg via Yamasu mercury sphygmomanometer. Height, Weight and Waist Circumference were also noted. Data was analysed using SPSS 26.0.
Results: Mean and Standard Deviations (SD) for the levels of vitamin D (ng/mL) recorded as 31.77 ± 6.18 for control group and 21.91 ± 8.15 for CMS Group.
Conclusion: Our study found a positive link between lower vitamin D levels and an increased risk for developing Cardiometabolic Syndrome.
Key Words: Vitamin D; Vitamin D Deficiency; Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Citation of article: Fida N, Mehmood A, Khalid M, Majid B, Gul A, Raza SS. To Find Out the Association of Vitamin D with Cardiometabolic Syndrome. Med Forum 2021;32(11):43-45.