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October 2021 PMID 34627207

High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among the South Asian adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mahbubul H Siddiqee, Badhan Bhattacharjee, Umme Ruman Siddiqi, Mohammad MeshbahurRahman

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Peak: 4 in Jan 2022
across 4 sources since Oct 2021

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Oct 2021 – Sep 2025

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What people are saying

The overall tone demonstrates strong interest and agreement, exemplified by mentions of specific prevalence percentages from studies and calls for further research, such as the phrase 'We need new data and research,’ which indicates engagement with ongoing health concerns. The discussions include references to cultural factors like hijab and gender differences, emphasizing the research's relevance, though some posts are more casual or lack depth, affecting overall impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among South Asians, with some emphasizing the need for more research and awareness.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts show strong interest, citing specific prevalence rates and discussing health implications, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts range from sharing statistics to mentioning potential factors like gender and cultural practices, reflecting moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the importance of the findings in public health contexts but don’t suggest immediate policy changes, so impact is moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review and meta-analysis found that approximately 69% of South Asian adults suffer from vitamin D deficiency, with notable variation across countries and genders, and Pakistan having the highest prevalence.
  • The study analyzed data from 65 studies involving over 44,700 participants across five South Asian countries, revealing significant heterogeneity in vitamin D levels within the population.
  • Females in South Asia are more affected by vitamin D deficiency compared to males, highlighting a potential gender-related factor influencing health outcomes linked to vitamin D.]
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Vertumne
@Vertumne1 · X

Source : https://t.co/kAnJHm3ml9

Sep 5, 2024 · 4 likes · 17,933 followers View post →
Shahin.
@Shahin20634947 · X

The highest prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was found in Pakistan (73%;95% ) followed by Bangladesh (67%; 95% ), India (67%; 95% CI: 61 to 73%), Nepal (57%; 95% CI: 53 to 60%) and Sri Lanka (48%; 95% CI: 41 to 55%), respectively.. https://t.co/zAbSDl9pIL)%2C%20respectively.

Jul 13, 2024 · 3 likes · 25,058 followers View post →
Gorbeh
@Gorbehsan · X

Just for raising another aspect, let's look at the effect of hijab on health! In well sunny regions vitamin D deficiency is highest in regions with more hijab and in women! This is just one research example https://t.co/rYJLdC9hH3 #LetUsTalk #health #hijab https://t.co/wMKPtvVLFH https://t.co/yah2YYzZ6Y

Jan 26, 2022 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 55 followers View post →
Empire Slayer
@Cereal_Twit · X

@AmanSah48328243 @theliverdr @AbhiVshek Not referring to any other supplement, but this does apply to D3. South Asians are mostly deficient in vit D. D3 deficiency has many varying symptoms and is not often considered by doctors or patients, although that is beginning to change. https://t.co/TukjV2WlF8

Sep 13, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,707 followers View post →
The Journey
@ChristianFBads · X

@_vangelis_66 @LibertyAnders @dylnmatos Not even close https://t.co/OqIz5GsYiM.

Mar 16, 2023 · 1 like · 16 followers View post →
Empire Slayer
@Cereal_Twit · X

@userinfo25 @theliverdr @VivGoonerArsnl https://t.co/TukjV2WlF8

Sep 13, 2025 · 2,707 followers View post →

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@Cereal_Twit · X

@userinfo25 @theliverdr @VivGoonerArsnl https://t.co/TukjV2WlF8

Sep 13, 2025 · 2,707 followers View post →
Empire Slayer
@Cereal_Twit · X

@AmanSah48328243 @theliverdr @AbhiVshek Not referring to any other supplement, but this does apply to D3. South Asians are mostly deficient in vit D. D3 deficiency has many varying symptoms and is not often considered by doctors or patients, although that is beginning to change. https://t.co/TukjV2WlF8

Sep 13, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,707 followers View post →
Vertumne
@Vertumne1 · X

Source : https://t.co/kAnJHm3ml9

Sep 5, 2024 · 4 likes · 17,933 followers View post →
Shahin.
@Shahin20634947 · X

The highest prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was found in Pakistan (73%;95% ) followed by Bangladesh (67%; 95% ), India (67%; 95% CI: 61 to 73%), Nepal (57%; 95% CI: 53 to 60%) and Sri Lanka (48%; 95% CI: 41 to 55%), respectively.. https://t.co/zAbSDl9pIL)%2C%20respectively.

Jul 13, 2024 · 3 likes · 25,058 followers View post →
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@tujuhlapanenam · X

and a general lack of awareness about the importance of Vitamin D. Sos: https://t.co/TOQNLaCVVk https://t.co/qh36cbLg0k We need new data and research for current trends of Vitamin D deficiency. Graph should be like this hypothethically cc: @marinagamba1909 https://t.co/IJu301CT6h

May 31, 2024 · 638 followers View post →
Jah
@RahulParmar1199 · X

@curvyymess Well since a lot of men are here, I would like to say most indians lack vitamin d deficiency. https://t.co/1qsztPR6E2.

Apr 8, 2024 · 79 followers View post →
Maulvi Badtameezuddin (
@badtameezuddin · X

@folle_belle You can read about it here https://t.co/kVF0Hdj3VK

Sep 22, 2023 · 112 followers View post →
Dr L Boominathan PhD
@DrLBoominathan · X

High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among the South Asian adults https://t.co/cB6I7iJISg Nearly 7 out of 10 adults in this region are suffering with vitamin D deficiency. @ICMRDELHI @NobelPrize @DrTedros @NMC_IND @OfficialJipmer @iiscbangalore @WHO @UN @UNU_IIGH @Infosys https://t.co/SXt8Z6oMcE

Apr 29, 2023 · 888 followers View post →
The Journey
@ChristianFBads · X

@_vangelis_66 @LibertyAnders @dylnmatos Not even close https://t.co/OqIz5GsYiM.

Mar 16, 2023 · 1 like · 16 followers View post →
Ivar
@SanePakistani · X

@_faizzafar @FuckedUpYogis https://t.co/F6Trr3ZlFg You can download the PDF from here.

Mar 9, 2023 · 76 followers View post →
Hasan Mahfuz Reza
@HasanMahfuzRez1 · X

High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among the South Asian adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/W8ENVdY8PZ

Jan 23, 2023 · 5 followers View post →
Dr.Fahad
@FahadBinHalim3 · X

High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency ----------------------------------------------- https://t.co/NI2HTqCSE2...)%2C%20respectively. https://t.co/1tu51eiTVn https://t.co/No4M9KeUXa https://t.co/idATyHthU3

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Mona
@Mona60200304 · X

RT @Gorbehsan: Just for raising another aspect, let's look at the effect of hijab on health! In well sunny regions vitamin D deficiency is…

Jan 29, 2022 · 3 shares · 218 followers View post →
Medico
@Medico79349555 · X

RT @Gorbehsan: Just for raising another aspect, let's look at the effect of hijab on health! In well sunny regions vitamin D deficiency is…

Jan 27, 2022 · 3 shares · 154 followers View post →
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@LetUsTalk_bot · X

RT @Gorbehsan: Just for raising another aspect, let's look at the effect of hijab on health! In well sunny regions vitamin D deficiency is…

Jan 26, 2022 · 3 shares · 426 followers View post →
Gorbeh
@Gorbehsan · X

Just for raising another aspect, let's look at the effect of hijab on health! In well sunny regions vitamin D deficiency is highest in regions with more hijab and in women! This is just one research example https://t.co/rYJLdC9hH3 #LetUsTalk #health #hijab https://t.co/wMKPtvVLFH https://t.co/yah2YYzZ6Y

Jan 26, 2022 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 55 followers View post →
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@meshbah037 · X

VitsminDDefficiency #BMCPublicHealth https://t.co/04uXghmWW5

Oct 12, 2021 · 112 followers View post →