The findings are from the meta -analysis of the Indian International Economic Relations (icrier) and NGO’s ANVKA Foundation. A report titled “Roadmap to solve Indian vitamin D deficiency” was released on Tuesday.
Which city is the biggest influence?
Analysis shows that many Indian cities are facing serious vitamin D crisis. Vadodara is 89%deficiency, listening to Surat (88%), Jaipur (81%), Kolkata (79%), Mumbai (78%) and Delhi (72%). Young people lack 84%of the age of 25 and 81%of the age of 25-40.
Why is vitamin D important?
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. The tribe can lead to children’s rickets and adult Austeo Malasia. The bones are softened. The low level of this vitamin also causes muscle weakness, fatigue and depression. According to experts, it also has a higher risk of certain cancers, such as heart disease, diabetes and breasts and prostate glands.
Dr. AASHISH CHAUDHRY, Aakash Healthcare and co -author of this study, told TOI. “Vitamin D deficiency is still overlooked, but it is still overlooked, which weakens immunity and increases the risk of long -term diseases.
He also said solutions such as food strengthening, perceptions and supplements can fight this problem.
Who is in danger and why is it?
This report says that children, teenagers, pregnant women and the elderly are the most dangerous. The general reason is:
- Sunlight exposure due to pollution and indoor life
- Restrictions on food rich in vitamin D such as fish, eggs and reinforced milk
- Only 8-14%of cultural eating habits, dairy intolerance, and 8-14%consume dairy products.
- Lack of vegetarian population (about 30%) and vegetable vitamin D options
- Dark skin that requires more sunlight to produce vitamin D
- Expensive tests and supplements, laboratory test costs $ 1,500, supplements 48–130 are in 10 tablets.
What should I do?
Icrier’s ARPITA MUKHERJEE said the report requires policy change and long -term solutions. “If you fill up the policy gap and support better research, it will help India to meet the sustainable development goals of the UN’s health and nutrition by 2030.
Exemptions: This article is used only for information provision and does not replace professional medical advice. If you have any questions about medical conditions, always ask the doctor’s advice.
