# Vitamin - D deficiency as a risk factor in primary hypertension - A cross sectional study

## TL;DR

This study finds that many people with high blood pressure also have low vitamin D levels, suggesting vitamin D deficiency might be a risk factor.

## Contribution

The study provides evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to primary hypertension in a cross-sectional design.

## Key findings

- A significant proportion of hypertensive patients had low vitamin D levels.
- Vitamin D deficiency may be a modifiable risk factor for primary hypertension.

## Abstract

The level of serum vitamin - D among patient with essential hypertension is of interest. Vitamin D plays a significant role in
cardiovascular health, with emerging evidence linking its deficiency to hypertension. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the
association between vitamin D deficiency and primary hypertension. A total of 100 patients with primary hypertension were evaluated for
serum 25(OH)D levels. A significant proportion of hypertensive patients were found to have low vitamin D levels. These findings suggest
that vitamin D deficiency may be a potential modifiable risk factor in the management of primary hypertension.