Background:
Vitamin D deficiency estimated to affect 50% of worldwide population of different civilizations and age groups.
Aim:
This retrospective cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of vitamin D deficiency among residents of the Aljabal Algharbi region in Libya.
Methods:
A total of 657 laboratory test results were analyzed from patients in six cities: Gharian, Alasabaa, Alzintan, Jadu, Nalut, and Yafrin, covering the period from 2021 to 2024. Patient demographic data, including age and gender, were collected. According to clinical records, all tests were conducted using the Elecsys Vitamin D III Total kit for quantifying serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels. Vitamin D deficiency was defined as a serum 25(OH)D level of
Key words: Retrospective cross-sectional; Vitamin D deficiency; Risk factors; Epidemiology; Aljabal Algharbi region; Libya.
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