88 Percent Of Delhi Population Has Vitamin D Deficiency: ASSOCHAM Report

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
According to the
ASSOCHAM Healthcare Committee report brought out by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, about eight in 10 people in
Delhi suffer from vitamin D deficiency that causes chronic muscle pain, spasms, lowe energy levels, depression, et al
According to the ASSOCHAM latest survey conducted in Delhi-NCR reveals that around 88 percent of the Delhi population has a vitamin D level
that is less than normal
However, the bigger concern is that the population at large is not even aware of vitamin D deficiency and its consequences.For the survey, a
data analysis of over samples between the age group of 21 to 65 years showed insufficient vitamin D presence, age group 21-35 years showed
the maximum insufficiency
Now, ASSOCHAM Healthcare Committee and its members, under CSR activities are organising a series of free medical camps in Delhi with PSRI
may lead to bone mineralisation, leading to bone softening diseases like rickets in children and osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults
According to the health experts in the ASSOCHAM health council committee, Vitamin D deficiency is defined as 25(OH) D < 20 ng/mL,
therefore it is important to take some direct sunlight, especially in the morning
Exposure of sunlight for maximum 15 minutes every day can help you increase vitamin D levels.While sunlight can be one of the options, your
diet can also help in increasing vitamin D levels
Here are some foods that you can load up on a daily basis.1
MushroomsInclude mushrooms in your diet at least four times a week and watch vitamin D levels go up
They can be cooked, pan fried and turned in to tasty and healthy delight.2
CheeseCheese is one of the best sources of vitamin D
So, spread an additional layer of cheese on your morning slice of toast.3
FishAll kinds of fish are high on vitamin D, especially oily or fatty fish
Choose to eat salmon, trout, mackerel, tuna or eel.4
EggEgg yolk is not only rich in protein; it is also full of vitamin D
Add more yolk to your diet every day.5
Soy milkSoy milk is plant based product by soaking dry soybeans