D Vitamininin Yaşam Kalitesi İle İlişkisi

Aim: To explore the relation between vitamin D and quality of life.\udMaterial and Methods: 110 women aged 35 to 65 years were recruited in the study.The demographic data were recorded, and Short Form-\ud36 (SF-36) and Quality-of-Life Questionnaire of The European Foundation for Osteoporosis (QUALEFFO-41) scales were filled out. Patients were\uddivided into three groups; 25(OH)D level <20 ng/ml regarded as vitamin D deficiency, 20-29 ng/ml as vitamin D insufficiency, >30 ng/ml as\udnormal. Bone mineral density was measured by dual x-ray absorptiometry. Modified Romberg test for balance, Timed Get Up and Go test for\udmobility and 10 meter walk test for gait assesment were used.\udResults: There was a statistically significant relation-ship between body mass index, wearing style, physical activity and 25(OH)D levels (p<0.01).\udAlso, there was a statistically significant correlation between L2-L4 z-scores and 25(OH)D levels (p<0.05). Although there was a statistically\udsignificant correlation between Modified Romberg test and 25(OH)D levels (p<0.05), there was no correletion with Timed Get Up and Go test\udand 10 meter Walk Test (p>0.05). There was a statistically significant correlation between 25(OH)D levels and SF-36 Physical Function, Vitality\udscores, QUALEFFO-41 Social Function and Total scores (p<0.05).\udConclusion: Deficient or insufficient vitamin D levels impair quality of life. (Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis 2012;18:13-8