Prevalence of Vitamin-D deficiency and insufficiency among prisoners across the globe: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Prevalence of Vitamin-D deficiency and insufficiency among prisoners across the globe: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Tripathy et al., 2023 | J Forensic Leg Med | Meta Analysis

Citation

Tripathy Snehasish, Negi Sapna, ... Shamim Muhammad Aaqib. Prevalence of Vitamin-D deficiency and insufficiency among prisoners across the globe: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Forensic Leg Med. 2023-Jul;97:102549. doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2023.102549

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Inadequate nutrition is linked to a wide range of detrimental chronic and infectious illness outcomes among the prison populations. However, there is a paucity of thorough analysis of the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among jail inmates. Consequently, in order to bridge this gap, we conducted a thorough research to ascertain the incidence of vitamin D deficiency among prisoners worldwide. METHOD: Six computer-based literature indexes were thoroughly searched for topic focused publications. The I2 test was used to determine heterogeneity among the studies. The overall effect was assessed using a random-effects model with a 95% confidence interval. We used metafor package in R version 4.2.1 for the analysis of data. RESULT: Out of 612 studies, 4 studies were included for analysis. The estimated pooled prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was 55% among prisoners. On the other hand, 29.41% were found to have insufficient vitamin D levels. CONCLUSION: Despite the scant available research, vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among prisoners. Regular vitamin D status evaluations using reliable health tests, dietary inspection and supplementation are crucial. PROSPERO REGISTRATION ID: CRD42023396203.

Key Findings

Despite the scant available research, vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among prisoners. Regular vitamin D status evaluations using reliable health tests, dietary inspection and supplementation are crucial. PROSPERO REGISTRATION ID: CRD42023396203.

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Population

Field Value
Population See abstract
Sample Size 612
Age Range See abstract
Condition deficiency

MeSH Terms

  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Prevalence
  • Prisoners
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Vitamin D
  • Diet

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Meta Analysis
  • Publication Types: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review
  • Vertical: vitamin-d

Provenance

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