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R Kishore Kumar1, Hari Das2, S V Girish3
1Department of Neonatology, Cloudnine Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengluru, Karnataka. India. drkishore@cloudninecare.com.
Indian Pediatrics
|March 22, 2020
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Most newborns (92.1%) have vitamin D deficiency at birth. Early screening and vitamin D supplementation are crucial for infant health.
Area of Science:
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is a global health concern.
- Neonatal vitamin D status is critical for long-term health outcomes.
- Limited data exists on the prevalence of VDD in healthy newborns at birth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in healthy newborns at birth.
- To establish the need for early screening and intervention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study.
- Inclusion of 825 healthy newborns at our institution.
- Assessment of vitamin D levels at birth.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was observed, with 760 (92.1%) newborns affected.
- Vitamin D deficiency was prevalent even in healthy newborns.
Conclusions:
- Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in newborns at birth.
- Routine screening for vitamin D deficiency in newborns is recommended.
- Early vitamin D supplementation should be considered for infants.
Abstract:
We observed that 760 (92.1%) out of 825 healthy newborns at our institution had vitamin D deficiency (VDD) at birth. These observations highlight the importance of regular screening and supplementation of vitamin D in the early years of life.
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