Vitamin D Level and Susceptible to The Metabolic Disorder Among Working Adults

Abstract

Purpose: Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent worldwide and is inversely associated with metabolic disorders along with its classic role in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. The aim of the study is to evaluate the Vitamin D levels from the staff working at University College of MAIWP International (UCMI) and MRANTI Park Bukit Jalil (MRANTI Park), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, a minimum of 200 staff with fasting blood samples was collected to determine the level of their vitamins D status (25-hydroxyVitamin D), haematological profile, glucose, renal profile and lipid profile. The sociodemographic characteristic data was collected using a simple open-ended questionnaire. Standard procedures were also followed to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference, and BMI. The t-test, chi-square test, general linear model, and multiple logistic regression were used to analyze the data in order to ascertain whether vitamin D status and other risk factors that are susceptible to metabolic disorders were significantly correlated.
Results: The study reveals that levels of 25(OH)D (Vitamin D) are significantly associated with reduced hemoglobin levels and increased uric acid, indicating potential health implications. Additionally, significant differences in participant characteristics were observed based on Vitamin D levels, particularly in gender distribution and work environment.
Conclusion: The outcomes of this study could reveal the status and the prevalence of Vitamin D among the staff, and might reflect key lifestyle differences, and helps to target health promotion and preventive efforts.