[Vitamin D as a cardiovascular risk factor in workers]

Area of Science:

• Endocrinology
• Nutritional Science
• Cardiovascular Medicine

Context:

• Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality globally.
• Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent and linked to various health issues.
• Occupational health settings provide opportunities to study lifestyle-related risk factors.

Purpose:

• To investigate the association between vitamin D levels and cardiovascular risk factors in a working population.
• To identify the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in this cohort.
• To explore the potential of nutritional interventions in managing cardiovascular risk.

Summary:

• A study of 264 workers assessed vitamin D levels, cardiovascular risk factors (HOMA ratio, TG/HDL, BMI), and dietary intake.
• Vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/mL) was found in 166 workers, insufficiency (<30 ng/mL) in 63.
• Significant negative correlations were observed between vitamin D concentrations and HOMA ratio, TG/HDL, and BMI.

Impact:

• Findings suggest vitamin D status is a modifiable factor influencing cardiovascular risk.
• Dietary habit modification is proposed as a strategy to improve vitamin D levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.
• Highlights the importance of nutritional assessment in occupational health programs.