The Influence of Work Environment on Vitamin D Levels A among Radiologists in Jeddah and Yanbu-Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Objectives: The aims of the study were to compare level of vitamin D deficiency between radiologists and a control group of non-radiologists. A dark, daylight-deprived work environment may increase the risk for radiologists having vitamin D deficiency. Materials and Methods: A comparative study containing a total of 66 participants divided into two groups (radiologist group) and (non radiologist group). This study was done in Jeddah and Yanbu industrial city. Result: The study revealed that the distribution of the Non-Radiologist according to vitamin D level signified as Normal level, Deficiency, severe Deficiency; 91.7 %, 41.3 % and 37.5 %respectively. the distribution of Radiologist according to vitamin D level signified as Normal level, Deficiency, severe Deficiency; 8.3 %, 58.7 % and 62.5 %respectively. A comparison between females and males radiologists on their vitamin D levels, Females radiologists were 21 participants, while the males radiologists were only 12 participants. It reveals 5 participants of Females suffer from severe vitamin D deficiency (
Keywords: Vitamin D, Radiologist, Non Radiologist
How to Cite?: Gihan Ahmed, Najd Alshaebi, Lujain Almaghrabi, Ghofran Ibrahim, Amani Alsaedi, Anan Balkhair, "The Influence of Work Environment on Vitamin D Levels A among Radiologists in Jeddah and Yanbu-Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study", Volume 8 Issue 4, April 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 454-456, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20196777, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20196777