Prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in blood donors who referred to blood transfusion organization of Zahedan

Abstract

Background: Because of increase in number of side affect that caused by hypovitaminosis D, this study has been done to find out prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in blood donors. Methods and Materials: In this Cross - sectional & descriptive study, we evaluated 183 persons, 163 male (89.07%) & 20 female (10.92%). The average range of women & men was 17- 52y & 17-53y respectively. Results: The results revealed that 8 persons (4.4%) had sever hypo vitaminosis D (vit125 nmol/l). Prevalence of hypocalcemia & hypophosphatemia in blood donors was 95 persons (51.9%) & 10 persons (5.5%) respectively. Also average serum level of PTH was 32.1 ±33. 4 pg / ml. Conclusions: The above finding suggest a solid & effective programming for education of people about prevalence & complications of hypovitaminosis D, more effective screening studies for improving knowledge of individual about prevalence of hypovitaminosis D & related disease in society & necessity of medical health personnel’s knowledge about hypovitaminosis D.