Vitamin D Deficiency as Etiological Factor for Breast Cancer

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  • Maleeha Tahir Butt, Amber Shami, Waqas Qarshi, Raheela Shaheen, Zarrin Khaliq Chaudari, Mehak Shafiq

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22168836

Abstract

Aim: To determine the association between vitamin D deficiency and breast cancer.

Material and methods: This study was conducted on 72 participants, 36 cases and 36 healthy controls were enrolled. Basic demographic information was recorded. Vitamins D deficiency was assessed between both groups. Serum Vitamin D level < 20 ng/ml was considered as vitamin D deficient.

Results:  Mean age in the cases was 34.64±9.14 years and 36.22±8.78 years in controls. Significant association was found between vitamins D deficiency and breast cancer. In cases there 28 (77.7%) patients with vitamin D deficient and in controls 15 (41.7%) patients.

Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency is a major risk factor for breast cancer.

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Maleeha Tahir Butt, Amber Shami, Waqas Qarshi, Raheela Shaheen, Zarrin Khaliq Chaudari, Mehak Shafiq. (2022). Vitamin D Deficiency as Etiological Factor for Breast Cancer. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(08), 836. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22168836

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Vol. 16 No. 08 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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