Risk Factors Predicting Hypovitaminosis D in Children in South-East Region of Bangladesh

Background: Hypovitaminosis D (serum concentration of 25(OH)D 5 yrs children. The odds association (odds ratio or OR = 0.19) rural population with is lower than urban population. formula fed children had less chance (OR 0.32) developing hypovitaminosis in comparison to exclusively breastfed babies. Occasional Sun exposed group was 1.40 times more likely develop daily sun exposure group. were 1.9 winter season summer season. School going double the no education. Subjects high weight for age 3.65 increased risk suffering from compared normal age. Girls a little bit boys. Children coming family monthly Income > 10,000 BDT are associated D. Among clinical variables only wheeze has significant 1.83). Conclusion: (<20 ng/ml) prevails significantly among Infants and South-East region Bangladesh. Age, area residence, feeding pattern, practice, seasons, schooling have strong