Worldwide naturally occurring dietary sources of Vitamin D are limited and most individuals obtain their Vitamin D from cutaneous sun exposure. In a significant move to bridge the gap, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has decided to conduct research on “Vitamin D deficiency in India-public health significance and interventions”. “Worldwide naturally occurring dietary sources of Vitamin D are limited and most individuals obtain their Vitamin D from cutaneous sun exposure. The study highlighted that Vitamin D fortification programs implemented in the US and Canada have improved the Vitamin D status in these countries, but a significant proportion of the population is still Vitamin D deficient. Particulate matter (PM 2.5 and 10) levels in the air are so high that Vitamin D activation in skin does not happen which leads to Vitamin D deficiency.

Source: Mint February 27, 2018 06:45 UTC