Comparative study of serum vitamin D levels in population of urban and rural areas of Meerut- A cross-sectional study at tertiary care center of Meerut

Abstract

Introduction- Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent worldwide, both in tropical and temperate 
climates. Nevertheless, it is the nutritional deficiency that is still under diagnosed and 
undertreated. Various studies have shown poor Vitamin D status irrespective of age, sex, and 
geography. So, our present study aims is assess the serum vit D levels of rural and urban 
population so that timely screening and prevention of disease related to vit -d deficiency can 
be done.