No abstract

c l i n i c a l e p i d e m i o l o g y a n d g l o b a l h e a l t h 3 (2 0 1 5) 1 3 2-1 3 6 a r t i c l e i n f o Article history:

BACKGROUNDMetabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X, is a well-known cluster of clinical features which precipitate diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease (CAD) and many other life threatening conditions. Homocysteine (Hcy), a non-standard amino acid, has been found by a number of workers as a marker for CAD. Association of Metabolic syndrome with general inflammatory condition has been reported in our previous work among the population in Kolkata, and its neighbourhood. There is not enough data regarding association of serum Hcy and metabolic syndrome in the above-mentioned population. In the present work, we have concentrated to find out any association of serum Hcy and total bilirubin levels in proved cases of metabolic syndrome.

Background: To find out the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients hospitalised in two tertiary care centres for various ailments in Eastern Bihar and North Bengal. Methods: Hospitalised patients in MGM Medical College, Kishanganj, Bihar and Medical North Bengal Clinic, Siliguri, West Bengal (Jan 2014 to Dec 2014) who underwent blood sampling for vitamin D estimation in their work up for various ailments were included in the study. Result: Out of 108 patients, 65 were female and 43 were male in the age group ranging from 1 month to 85 years. Maximum number of patients was in the age group of 41 to 60 years. Seventy two percent patients had low vitamin D levels with 54.63% having frank deficiency and 17.59% had insufficient levels. Diabetes mellitus and/or hypertension were the most common diseases associated with hypovitaminosis D followed by diseases of respiratory system. Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency was seen in 72 % of the subjects with female preponderance. No age was spared as the age of the subjects ranged from 1 month to 85 years with majority in the 41 to 60 years age group. Among subjects with hypovitaminosis D, diabetes mellitus and /or hypertension were the most commonly encountered diseases.