Why vitamin D deficiency despite sunshine? Causes and solutions.

 Why vitamin D deficiency despite sunshine?  Causes and solutions.

Sun and vitamin D3  

Vitamin D is very important for human health and other human
organs.  It prevents the bones from getting full and strengthens the joints.  Very important for the immune system.
It is generally observed that countries with abundant sunshine have negligible problems of vitamin D deficiency, but on the contrary, 70 to 80 percent of the population is deficient.  There are significant numbers of children and women.
This article is being written about the causes of vitamin D deficiency despite the presence of sunlight and their possible solutions.

            Vitamin D Deficiency - Causes

1. Clothing, cultural traditions.
In the traditions of some countries, men and women wear full clothes, especially women use dupatta, hijab, burqa, etc., due to which the sun does not fall on their body and thus vitamin D deficiency in their body.

2. Urban lifestyle.
Because most of the children and adults in cities spend their time in schools, colleges, offices and homes, so they cannot produce vitamin D naturally.  On the contrary, people in rural areas spend most of their time outside the home.  The sun shines continuously in their houses.

3. Air pollution.
In the big and industrial cities of these countries, the air pollution is very high, due to which the UV.B rays in the sun do not reach the ground well, they play an important role in producing vitamins.

4. Use of sunscreen.
Because the color of the human body changes due to staying in the sun, different creams and lotions are often used to protect from the sun.

5. Dietary habits.
The people of these countries are deficient in vitamin D in their diets.  Foods rich in vitamin D such as fish, egg yolk, milk, etc. are not included in their diet.  A diet rich in oil and fat can also lead to vitamin D deficiency.
6. Medical problems and drug use.
Vitamin D is deficient in obesity, liver, kidney diseases and in patients with chronic diseases.  It can also be reduced by the use of certain medicines.
7. Pregnant and lactating women.
Pregnant and lactating women need extra vitamin D but they don't get a balanced diet and they don't get enough sunlight, so the problem of vitamin D deficiency is more with them.

                                  Effects of vitamin D deficiency

.Softening of bones in children.

.Osteoprocess bone resurption in adults.

.Weakness exhaustion Lack of sleep.

.Decreased immunity.

.Pain in bones and joints.

.Mood swings

•                                             Possible solutions

1.Stay in the sun.

It is necessary to spend 15 to 20 minutes in the sun on a daily basis, it starts the production of vitamin D in the body.

2.Include the best sources of vitamin D in your diet.

, such as

Fish (salmon, mackerel)

Egg yolk

Fortified milk and yogurt

Mushrooms

3. Use of supplements.

Supplements are essential for people who cannot get vitamin D from sunlight or food sources. However, it is important to consult a doctor before taking supplements.

4. Awareness campaigns.

It is important to educate the public about the importance of vitamin D. Educational institutions, hospitals, and the media can play an important role in this regard.

5. Special focus on children and women.

Vitamin D supplements should especially be prescribed to children and pregnant women so that their health is not affected.

                        The result

Vitamin D deficiency is a serious problem in Pakistan despite abundant sunshine. Cultural traditions, air pollution, unbalanced diets, and urban lifestyles are exacerbating the problem. Public awareness and better use of natural resources can reduce this deficit.

Your health is your responsibility. Take advantage of sunshine and a balanced diet for vitamin D to lead a healthy life

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References.

1. National Institutes of Health - Vitamin D

2. World Health Organization - Vitamin D Deficiency

3.Local medical journals and research reports.