Objective: the objective of the study was to determine the rate of shortage of vitamin D especially in the low standard urban community. Methods: This research study was cross-sectional and organized in those areas of Lahore where standard of living is low. The selection was made randomly and people included were healthy. These participants were enlightened about agreement. For statistical assessment, logistic regression and one-way analysis were used. By means of a kit, estimation for the

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... levels of 25-hydrory vitamin D was done. Kit was taken from Roche Diagnostic. Results: Total people included in this study were 858. Out of these, the percentage for men and women sere 351 (41%) and 507 (59%) respectively. The age bracket for both genders was from 18 – 16 years. The insufficiency (20.0 – 29.9 ng/ml) of vitamin D noticed was 269 (31.4%) whereas, deficiency (< 20 ng/ml) of vitamin D observed was 501 (58.4%). The participants were also check for smoking and education. After this estimation, the females were found more deficit of vitamin D comparative to males. Conclusion: The study concluded that in urban community, the shortage of vitamin D is more in females as compared to males which is a serious hazard to people health. Medical staff should resolve this issue by giving people attention. Keywords: Socio-economic factors, Vitamin D, deficiency / insufficiency, Urban population.