Prevalence of vitamin deficiencies in an apparently healthy urban adult population: Assessed by subclinical status and dietary intakes

Sivaprasad, Mudili; Thakur, Sonu Chand; Reddy, P. Yadagiri; Seshacharyulu, M.; Madhavi, G; Kumar, B.V. Manoj; Reddy, G. Bhanuprakash

doi:10.1016/j.nut.2019.01.017

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“…The overall prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency (42.3%) in our study is much higher compared to literature from Western countries (46,47), including studies in older populations (48). However, it closely compares with that reported in two recent studies [35% (49) and 46% (50)] from an urban setting in southern India. Another recent study (51) from northern India reported a prevalence of 47.19%.…”

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Burden of Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Deficiencies in an Aging, Rural Indian Community

Sundarakumar

Hameed

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et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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Introduction: The important role of micronutrient deficiencies in aging-related disorders including dementia is becoming increasingly evident. However, information on their burden in India is scarce, especially, among aging and rural communities.Methods: Prevalence of vitamin D, B12 and folic acid deficiency was measured in an ongoing, aging cohort, from rural India–Srinivaspura Aging Neurosenescence and COGnition (SANSCOG) study cohort. Serum level estimation of vitamin D, B12 and folic acid, using chemiluminescence immunoassay, was performed on 1648 subjects (872 males, 776 females).Results: Mean vitamin D, B12 and folic acid levels were 23.4 ± 10.6 ng/ml, 277.4 ± 194.4 pg/ml and 6 ± 3.5 ng/ml), respectively. Prevalence of low vitamin D (<30 ng/ml), vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/ml), B12 deficiency (<200 pg/ml) and folic acid deficiency (<3 ng/ml) were 75.7, 39.1, 42.3, and 11.1%, respectively. Significantly more women had vitamin D deficiency, whereas more men had folic acid deficiency. Women belonging to the oldest age group (≥75 years) had the maximum burden of low vitamin D (94.3%) and folic acid deficiency (21.8%).Discussion: Older, rural-dwelling Indians have high burden of vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, which is concerning given the potentially negative consequences on cognition, immunity and frailty in the aging population. Urgent public health strategies are needed to address this issue and prevent or mitigate adverse consequences.

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confidence: 63%

Burden of Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Deficiencies in an Aging, Rural Indian Community

Sundarakumar

Hameed

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et al. 2021

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“…While calorie adequacy may ensure protein adequacy (though not protein quality), it most often fails to quench the hidden hunger. A recent study from the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India, shows a high prevalence of vitamin deficiencies, particularly, vitamins A, B2, B6, B12, folic acid and vitamin D, assessed by subclinical status (blood values) and dietary intakes, in an apparently healthy urban adult population [4]. The overall prevalence of anaemia was 21%.…”

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Nutritionally sensitive agriculture—an approach to reducing hidden hunger

Bamji

Murty

Sudhir³

2020

Eur J Clin Nutr

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Cereal-based diets of the people in developing countries are qualitatively deficient in micronutrients-vitamins and minerals-due to low intake of vegetables, fruits, legumes and foods of animal origin. Consumption of nutritious millets has also come down in India. Calorie sufficiency may ensure protein sufficiency (though not protein quality), but it does not ensure adequacy of micronutrients. Studies in several countries in Asia, and India show that with education and advocacy even farmers with small and marginal land holdings can be persuaded to raise homestead vegetables and fruits gardens and increase household vegetables consumption. Backyard poultry also has good acceptance and impact on household egg consumption. For best results, the community, especially the mothers have to be educated about the importance of nutrition for health and wellbeing. Studies done by the authors in the villages of Medak district, of the South Indian state of Telangana, show remarkable improvement in the knowledge of food, nutrition, hygiene and health of mothers with children under 3 years of age, with education-behavioural change communication. Impact of nutrition gardens and backyard poultry with high egg-yielding breeds had positive impact on the household consumption of vegetables and eggs.

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“…Eit anna døme er vitamin B12, der konsentrasjonen i serum reflekterer inntaket av animalske matvarer. Med andre ord vil eit lågt folatnivå i USA vera i normalområdet i Noreg, medan eit lågt vitamin B12-nivå i Noreg vil vera i normalområdet i India (3,5).…”

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