Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Estimate Prevalence of Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Correlation with Hematological Parameters: A One Year Study
Harshul Patidar, Sachin Parmar, Rashmi Yadav, Nisha Kaithwas, Priyesh Marskole and Ranjeet Badole
Page: 7-10 | Received 12 Jan 2023, Published online: 25 Feb 2023
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Abstract
Vitamin B12 deficiency is relatively common in Indian population especially in peoples with strictly vegetarian diet. Aim: To estimate prevalence of Vitamin 12 deficiency in different age groups and gender and its correlation with hematological parameters. This study was carried out in 197 individuals. Vitamin B12 levels were measured using a Mindray CL-900i Chemiluminescence Immunoassay Analyzer and CBC was done using Mindray 5 part fully automated hematology analyzer. Results were distributed according to age groups and gender. In the study 197 individuals were included. Amongst which there were 48.7% males and 51.3% females. In total 197 individuals, 78.2% had variable Vitamin B12 deficiency and 21.9% was having sufficient Vitamin B12 levels. 31.5% individuals had Borderline Vitamin B12 deficiency, 28.4% had Vitamin B12 deficiency, 18.3% had severe Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vegetarian individuals usually get affected from deficiency of Vitamin B12. Since there may be severe complications of Vitamin B12 deficiency, so Vitamin B12 supplements and fortification of foods is recommended.
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Harshul Patidar, Sachin Parmar, Rashmi Yadav, Nisha Kaithwas, Priyesh Marskole and Ranjeet Badole. Estimate Prevalence of Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Correlation with Hematological Parameters: A One Year Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.7.10
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