Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
Vitamin D is crucial for immune function, with deficiency potentially increasing the susceptibility to infections, particularly in the vulnerable pediatric population. To evaluate the association between Vitamin D deficiency and the prevalence and severity of respiratory infections among pediatric patients. This cross‐sectional study analyzed 140 pediatric patients to assess the correlation between Vitamin D levels and the incidence and severity of respiratory infections. Vitamin D levels were measured and children were categorized as either Vitamin D deficient or sufficient. Data on respiratory infections were collected through clinical diagnosis and severity was categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. Of the 140 participants, those with Vitamin D deficiency (serum Vitamin D <20ng/mL) exhibited a significantly higher rate of respiratory infections (67.1%) compared to those with sufficient Vitamin D levels (27.1%) (P=0.001). The severity of infections was also greater in the Vitamin D deficient group, with 25.5% experiencing severe infections, compared to 18.2% in the sufficient group, suggesting a dose‐response relationship between Vitamin D levels and infection severity. Vitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with both an increased incidence and greater severity of respiratory infections in children. These findings highlight the importance of maintaining adequate Vitamin D levels in pediatric populations to potentially reduce the prevalence and impact of respiratory infections.
How to cite this article:
Abhijeet Deshmukh and Babasaheb Vithalrao Gaikwad. Evaluation of Vitamin D Deficiency and its Association with Respiratory Infections in Pediatric Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.1.270.274
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