Vitamin D Status in Cold Trans-Himalayan Deserts at Altitude of 4000 meter and above in India

ABSTRACT

Recent scientific evidence suggests there is high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in India. There is paucity of scientific data on Vitamin D status in population residing at high altitude regions in India. Hence, the present study was undertaken to determine Vitamin D status of adult population residing at altitude of 4000 meter and above in Himachal Pradesh, India.