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July 9, 2026Open Access

Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency among Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women of Childbearing Age: Observations from a Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India

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The study aims to determine the prevalence and severity of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency among pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women of childbearing age.
Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted over 12 months.
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured using ELISA in 370 women.
Participants included 216 pregnant women and 154 non-pregnant controls.
A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was observed among pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women.
Significant differences in serum 25(OH)D levels were attributed to pregnancy status, highlighting concerns for maternal and fetal health.
Severe deficiency was noted in a substantial proportion of the studied population.

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Descriptive cross-sectional study assessed vitamin D levels in pregnant versus non-pregnant women, indicating significant nutritional concerns.

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Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread nutritional problem among women in India. This study determined the prevalence and severity of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency among pregnant women compared with age-matched non-pregnant women.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over 12 months at the Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Kannauj, UP, India. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] was measured by ELISA (OCTEIA 25(OH)D, IDS Ltd, UK) in 370 women: 216 pregnant (cases) and 154 non-pregnant controls. Status categories followed Endocrine Society criteria: severe deficiency (

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Ranjan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Descriptive cross-sectional study assessed vitamin D levels in pregnant versus non-pregnant women, indicating significant nutritional concerns.

Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency among Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women of Childbearing Age: Observations from a Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India

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Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency among Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women of Childbearing Age: Observations from a Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India

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