Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Hospitalized Patients: Implications for Chronic Disease Management and Clinical Outcomes

Authors: Abdulilah A. Alkolifi, Nawaf S. Al Mutairi, Ahmed S. Alzahrani, Mohammed A. K. Almutairi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13867322

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g6g6bg

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among hospitalized patients and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in hospitalized patients and its implications for disease management and clinical outcomes.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a tertiary hospital, including 400 hospitalized patients. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured, and patients were classified as deficient (<20 ng/mL), insufficient (20–30 ng/mL), or sufficient (>30 ng/mL). Clinical outcomes, including length of hospital stay, infection rates, and mortality, were analyzed.

Results: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was 55%, with an additional 25% classified as insufficient. Vitamin D deficiency was associated with longer hospital stays (9.1 vs. 6.2 days, p = 0.013), higher infection rates (18% vs. 9%, p = 0.027), and increased mortality (15% vs. 6%, p = 0.041). Older age, higher BMI, and the presence of cardiovascular disease were associated with an increased likelihood of deficiency.

Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency is common among hospitalized patients and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Routine screening and supplementation for vitamin D deficiency should be considered in hospital settings, particularly for high-risk patients.

Keywords: Vitamin D deficiency, hospitalized patients, prevalence, chronic disease, clinical outcomes, infection rates, mortality

Paper Id: 231279

Published On: 2024-08-02

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 4, July-August 2024

Cite This: Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Hospitalized Patients: Implications for Chronic Disease Management and Clinical Outcomes - Abdulilah A. Alkolifi, Nawaf S. Al Mutairi, Ahmed S. Alzahrani, Mohammed A. K. Almutairi - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 4, July-August 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13867322

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