Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in school children

Because of its role in promoting calcium and phosphate absorption and metabolism, Vitamin D is critical for strong bones and healthy muscles. A case-control study involved 140 volunteers from both genders. Their ages ranged between 6-12 years old. Oral consent was obtained from volunteers, school management, and their parents' consent. There were substantial discrepancies identified in the levels of vitamin D2 (the inactive form) and vitamin D in the patient and control groups when comparing the levels of vitamin D, indicating that these two vitamins are depleting at different rates (active form). The serum level of Alkaline phosphatase was significant between the patient groups (p=0.0001) and we also found a decrease in the level of calcium compared to the normal group. When untreated, vitamin D if the low levels may leading to a other of health cases, not just in the elderly and housebound but also in people of all ages.