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Calcium and vitamin D status in women of childbearing age in the rabat-Salé Kenitra region, Morocco

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  • Loubna Leftat
  • Btihaj AL Ibrahmi
  • Fatine EL Arabi
  • Soad Khal-Layoun
  • Abdellatif Bour

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Vitamin D deficiency is a significant public health issue in Morocco, affecting a considerable portion of the population despite favorable climatic conditions and abundant sunlight. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D and calcium deficiencies among women of childbearing age in the Rabat-Salé region. A cross-sectional study was conducted between 2009 and 2010, involving a sample of 432 women aged 20 to 49 years who were non-pregnant and residing in the Rabat-Salé region. The collected samples were analyzed for 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) and calcium levels. The results revealed that 94% of women had a deficiency, with 59.7% experiencing severe deficiency and 35.07% having moderate deficiency. The median 25(OH)D level for the moderate group (12.52 µg/L) was higher than that of the severe group (7.20 µg/L). Additionally, more than 38.43% of women had hypocalcemia, with 16.86% suffering from severe hypocalcemia and 21.57% experiencing moderate hypocalcemia. These findings highlight the need for vitamin D supplementation and increased awareness of the importance of a diet rich in micronutrients, particularly among women in this region.

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  • Loubna Leftat & Btihaj AL Ibrahmi & Fatine EL Arabi & Soad Khal-Layoun & Abdellatif Bour, 2025. "Calcium and vitamin D status in women of childbearing age in the rabat-Salé Kenitra region, Morocco," Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, Learning Gate, vol. 9(7), pages 407-414.
    • Handle: RePEc:ajp:edwast:v:9:y:2025:i:7:p:407-414:id:8589
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