0336/2025 - STATUS DE VITAMINA D E FATORES ASSOCIADOS EM MILITARES E DEPENDENTES CIVIS: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL, 2018-2022 VITAMIN D STATUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN MILITARY AND CIVILIAN DEPENDENTS: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, 2018-2022
Este estudo transversal avaliou o status de vitamina D e os fatores associados em militares e dependentes civis da Força Aérea Brasileira, no Rio de Janeiro, entre 2018 e 2022. Utilizaram-se dados do banco do Hospital Central da Aeronáutica (HCA), abrangendo 15.651 indivíduos (6.162 militares e 9.399 civis), com idades entre 18 e 60 anos. Foram analisadas as variáveis sexo, idade, ocupação (militar ou civil), mês da coleta e valores de vitamina D, medidos por quimioluminescência. A classificação do status de vitamina D seguiu critérios do Laboratório de Análises Clínicas do HCA e do Consenso de Especialistas Europeus. Entre os militares, as prevalências de deficiência, insuficiência e suficiência foram de 21,3% (IC95% 20,3-22,3), 47,6% (IC95% 46,3-48,9) e 31,1% (IC95% 30,0-32,3), respectivamente. Entre os civis foram de 29,9% (IC95%29,0-30,8), 46,4% (IC95% 45,4-47,4) e 23,7% (IC95% 22,9-24,6). Homens, indivíduos mais velhos e coletas realizadas no outono ou verão apresentaram melhores níveis de vitamina D. Embora os militares tenham apresentado menor risco de deficiência e insuficiência em relação aos civis, a prevalência de hipovitaminose D é elevada. Esses dados indicam a necessidade de estratégias individuais e coletivas para melhorar os níveis de vitamina D, especialmente entre militares.
Palavras-chave:
Colecalciferol; hipovitaminose D; Deficiência de vitamina D; Forças Armadas.
Abstract:
This cross-sectional study evaluated vitamin D status and associated factors in military personnel and civilian dependents of the Brazilian Air Force, in Rio de Janeiro, between 2018 and 2022. Data from the Central Air Force Hospital (HCA) database were used, covering 15,651 individuals (6,162 military personnel and 9,399 civilians), aged 18 to 60 years. The variables analyzed were sex, age, occupation (military or civilian), month of collection, and vitamin D values, measured by chemiluminescence. The classification of vitamin D status followed criteria from the HCA Clinical Analysis Laboratory and the European Expert Consensus. Among military personnel, the prevalence rates of deficiency, insufficiency, and sufficiency were 21.3% (95% CI 20.3-22.3), 47.6% (95% CI 46.3-48.9), and 31.1% (95% CI 30.0-32.3), respectively. Among civilians, they were 29.9% (95% CI 29.0-30.8), 46.4% (95% CI 45.4-47.4), and 23.7% (95% CI 22.9-24.6). Men, older individuals, and collections conducted in the fall or summer showed better vitamin D levels. Although military personnel had a lower risk of deficiency and insufficiency than civilians, the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D is high. These data indicate the need for individual and collective strategies to improve vitamin D levels, especially among military personnel.
Keywords:
Cholecalciferol; hypovitaminosis D; Vitamin D deficiency; Armed Forces.
VITAMIN D STATUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN MILITARY AND CIVILIAN DEPENDENTS: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, 2018-2022
Resumo (abstract):
This cross-sectional study evaluated vitamin D status and associated factors in military personnel and civilian dependents of the Brazilian Air Force, in Rio de Janeiro, between 2018 and 2022. Data from the Central Air Force Hospital (HCA) database were used, covering 15,651 individuals (6,162 military personnel and 9,399 civilians), aged 18 to 60 years. The variables analyzed were sex, age, occupation (military or civilian), month of collection, and vitamin D values, measured by chemiluminescence. The classification of vitamin D status followed criteria from the HCA Clinical Analysis Laboratory and the European Expert Consensus. Among military personnel, the prevalence rates of deficiency, insufficiency, and sufficiency were 21.3% (95% CI 20.3-22.3), 47.6% (95% CI 46.3-48.9), and 31.1% (95% CI 30.0-32.3), respectively. Among civilians, they were 29.9% (95% CI 29.0-30.8), 46.4% (95% CI 45.4-47.4), and 23.7% (95% CI 22.9-24.6). Men, older individuals, and collections conducted in the fall or summer showed better vitamin D levels. Although military personnel had a lower risk of deficiency and insufficiency than civilians, the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D is high. These data indicate the need for individual and collective strategies to improve vitamin D levels, especially among military personnel.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Cholecalciferol; hypovitaminosis D; Vitamin D deficiency; Armed Forces.
BENEDETTO, PLS, Ferreira, FG, SEGHETO, W, DOIMO, LA. STATUS DE VITAMINA D E FATORES ASSOCIADOS EM MILITARES E DEPENDENTES CIVIS: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL, 2018-2022. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2025/set). [Citado em 24/09/2026].
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