evaluation of relation between vitamin d serum level and community acquired pneumonia in children between 1 to 60 months

Background: community-acquired pneumonia is the leading cause of hospitalization and death in children under five, particularly in developing countries. low uv b exposure during winter can decrease serum vitamind levels, which is a defense factor against microbial agents. this study aims to investigate the relationship between serum vitamin d levels and community-acquired pneumonia in children at motahari hospital in urmia, despite the limited number of studies in this field. the findings could help improve the management of pneumonia in children.methods: in the present study, 45 children admitted to motahhari hospital in urmia with a diagnosis of pneumonia and 45 children withoutrespiratory symptoms referred to health centers have been performed as evidence. results: the mean of vitamin d in the case group was 31.28 ± 24.28 and less than the control group (34.43 ± 25.65), but no statistically significant difference was observed. vitamin d deficiency is common in both groups. community-based interventions for vitamin d deficiency appearnecessary. conclusion: various studies have shown several effects of vitamin d on health. the results of this study showed that vitamin d deficiency iscommon in both groups under study and of course in the case group this deficiency is more than it is recommended to take preventive interventions.