HYGIENIC VALUE OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN IRKUTSK REGION AND WAYS OF ITS PREVENTION

The status of vitamin D in the population of Irkutsk region has been determined by the contents of 25(OH)D3 in blood serum of268 people of different age. The highest rates were found in children - 37,78 ± 1,74 ng/ml. In men the level of activity of 25(OH)D3 was equal to 24,64 ± 2,33 ng/ml, in women up to 70years - 21,22 ± 0,85, older than 70 years -15,13 ± 2,24 ng/ml. The lowest rates are found in children with celiac disease -13,43 ± 2,14. More than 60 % of the population suffer from vitamin D deficiency. Yet wide-scale preventive measures are not possible due to limited range offortified food in the trade network