Association of Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone Levels in Overweight and Obese Adolescents.

Vitamin D deficiency in known to be high in obese and overweight adolescents. Few studies in other countries have shown lower parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in obese adolescents despite high vitamin D deficiency. The aim of the study is to assess vitamin D and PTH levels and their relationship in overweight and obese adolescents in Telangana.