The Releation Between Vitamin D and Quality of Life

Abstract

Aim: To explore the relation between vitamin D and quality of life. Material and Methods: 110 women aged 35 to 65 years were recruited in the study.The demographic data were recorded, and Short Form- 36 (SF-36) and Quality-of-Life Questionnaire of The European Foundation for Osteoporosis (QUALEFFO-41) scales were filled out. Patients were divided into three groups; 25(OH)D level 30 ng/ml as normal. Bone mineral density was measured by dual x-ray absorptiometry. Modified Romberg test for balance, Timed Get Up and Go test for mobility and 10 meter walk test for gait assesment were used. Results: There was a statistically significant relation-ship between body mass index, wearing style, physical activity and 25(OH)D levels (p0.05). There was a statistically significant correlation between 25(OH)D levels and SF-36 Physical Function, Vitality scores, QUALEFFO-41 Social Function and Total scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: Deficient or insufficient vitamin D levels impair quality of life. (Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis 2012;18:13-8)

Keywords

• Vitamin D
• quality of life
• physical activity