Introduction
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itamin D deficiency (VDD) has been documented across all age groups and both sexes from India and different parts of world.1-4 However there is paucity of data on vitamin D status in population more than 50 years of age.5 Vitamin D deficiency is associated with low bone mass, muscle weakness, and increases the risk of fracture. It has also been linked to infection, cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and autoimmunity which are commonly seen in the elderly, as are fragility fractures.1 Hence this population study was under taken to assess the vitamin D status and its impact on bone mass in individuals above 50 years of age.