Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis: Focus on the Elderly and Senile

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Osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency are considered to be two of the major problems in old age and old age worldwide. Vitamin D deficiency is an important risk factor for osteoporosis, especially among elderly and old people, whose bone health is subject to age-related changes. Vitamin D plays a key role in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, promoting their absorption in the intestine and maintaining normal bone mineralization. In elderly people, vitamin D synthesis in the skin is significantly reduced due to aging and limited solar activity, which increases the deficiency of this vitamin. In addition, with age, the ability of the kidneys to activate vitamin D decreases, which further contributes to the weakening of bone tissue. The article provides a review of existing clinical data and scientific publications of local researchers in the Kyrgyz Republic and in the world, as well as an analysis of the prevalence and modern approaches to the treatment of osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency in elderly and old patients. The findings confirm that vitamin D deficiency contributes to deterioration of bone density, increases the incidence of fractures, and aggravates symptoms of osteoporosis in elderly and older people. The conclusion highlights the importance of early diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency and the introduction of appropriate therapy to prevent osteoporosis and its complications. This study has practical significance for clinicians and specialists in this field, providing a scientific basis for the development of effective treatment and prevention strategies in the elderly population.