Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and Ferritin Levels in Children Presenting with Malnutrition Complaints

Authors : Veysel TAHİROĞLU, Engin TURAN

Pages : 149-154

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Publication Date : 2023-08-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: In this study, it is aimed to examine the levels of [25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D], vitamin B12 and ferritin, which we think are associated with the disease, in children who apply with the complaint of protein and energy deficiency. Material and Method: The [25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D] level of 1377 people who applied to the hospital, the vitamin B12 level of 1366 people and the ferritin level of 1384 people who applied to the hospital were included in the study. Hospital references for children were used for vitamin D [25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D], vitamin B12 and Ferritin levels. Results: When [25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D] levels were examined in the study; Approximately 27% of the children had vitamin D deficiency [25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D] <20 ng/mL, 7.19% had excessive [25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D] deficiency and 6.68% had a high level of vitamin D deficiency. When vitamin B12 levels were examined, Vitamin B12 levels were low in 5.2% of the children insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(B12<191 ng/L); and high in 14.35%. Considering the ferritin levels, ferritin levels were low in 49.35% of children insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ferritin level <30 μg/L);. Conclusion: It was observed that B12, [25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D] and ferritin levels of patients with PEM could vary according to geographical regions. For this reason, we think it is necessary to focus on the age range of 6–24 months, where the incidence of micronutrient deficiencies and infectious diseases is the highest.
Keywords : PEM, child, vitamin D, vitamin B12, ferritin