Vitamin D Deficiency: New Health Emergency in India Why is ‘sunshine vitamin’ decreasing among corporate employees? Know 5 important tests

News India Live, Digital Desk: According to recent health surveys (2026), about 70% to 80% of India’s urban population is suffering from Vitamin-D deficiency. Surprisingly, despite living in a country with ample sunlight, our changing lifestyle is hollowing us from within. Experts have warned that if timely attention is not given, it can become a major cause of osteoporosis and mental stress.1. 3 main reasons for Vitamin-D deficiency in the corporate world: Office culture: Due to being in closed rooms from 9 am to 6 pm, the body’s exposure to sunlight becomes zero. Excessive use of sunscreen: In order to avoid UV rays, sunscreen stops the natural synthesis of Vitamin-D. Pollution: Due to increasing smog in cities, the necessary rays of sunlight do not reach the skin in the right amount. 2. 5 Essential Tests Every Working Professional Should Do If you are troubled by fatigue, joint pain or falling sick frequently, these tests can clear your report card: 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Test: This is the most accurate way to measure Vitamin-D levels. (30-100 ng/mL is considered a normal level).Calcium Serum Test: Due to deficiency of Vitamin-D, the body stops absorbing calcium, due to which the bones become weak.Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test: If Vitamin-D is low, the level of PTH increases, which starts pulling calcium from the bones.Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Scan: To check how much the density of your bones has decreased.Vitamin B12 Test: Often Vitamin-D deficiency. B12 deficiency is also seen, which causes weakness of nerves.3. Symptoms you are ignoring: Constant feeling of fatigue and weakness. Chronic pain in the back and bones. Wounds taking longer than usual to heal. Rapid hair fall and symptoms of depression. 4. Preventive measures: What to do while in the office? 15 minutes of sunlight: Spend at least 15 minutes in the sun between 10 am to 3 pm. Include in the diet: Increase the intake of fatty fish, egg yolk, mushrooms and fortified milk. Supplements: Take weekly capsules or sachets of Vitamin D on the advice of the doctor. (Do not take high doses without advice).