Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency among Libyan Pregnant Women

Vitamin D deficiency is a common health concern worldwide. We aim to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among sample of Libyan pregnant patients. A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted in May 2024 to examine vitamin D status level among Libyan pregnant women. Data on vitamin D status were analyzed from available sample for 97 women collected from different gynecological clinics in Tripoli city, Libya. Our results showed that the average vitamin D level in all women was 15.72±10.5 ng/mL. Pregnant women showed differences in BMI, parity, and daily sunlight exposure. The number of women was higher in the insufficient group, and their mean vitamin D level was lower (15.13±2.34) than sufficient groups (33.95±20.71 ng/mL). Supportive programme should be implemented and more widely promoted, and physicians should be better informed about the program's content during pregnancy.