AVALIAÇÃO DE VITAMINA D NA POPULAÇÃO DE MARILÂNDIA

Vitamin D is a steroid hormone, fundamental for the functioning and bone development, obtained through diet or originated from exposure to ultraviolet B light from the sun. This study aims to analyze the vitamin D values of the population of Marilândia city-ES. Sixty-five samples from patients supported by research ethics committee of the UNESC (CAAE: 66759517.3.0000.5062) were analyzed through the chemiluminescent technique. Statistical analysis was performed using the ANOVA test a p<0.05. The graphics were built by Excel 2013 program. Data showed vitamin D deficiency in 32% of patients analyzed, since more than 75% were exposed less than two hours/day. In addition to the low daily exposure, skin type has been a relevant factor for vitamin D insufficiency; 43% of the brown (phototype III) presented insufficient. Although 71% of respondents did not use sunscreen daily, the study showed that 57% did not absorb sufficient UV-B light.For this reason, the health professional needs to focus on sun exposure adjusted to the protection factor (SPF) of the protector. This is critical because data also showed that 76% of those who lack vitamin D do not expose themselves to the sun more than 2 hours a day. The data, therefore, indicate that 1/3 of the sampled population of Marilandia is at risk of aging with osteoporosis and therefore it is necessary to propose emergency strategies for the treatment of the risk population.