Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Relationship with Academic Performance among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Nawabshah

Abstract

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has become a global health concern and is of increasing concernfor healthcare providers. The limited knowledge about the importance of vitamin D supplements isone reason why it remains so common. Medical students often prioritize academic and clinicalresponsibilities during both their early and late years of MBBS, which increases their risk of deficiency due to poor lifestyle choices.