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This study explores the link between vitamin D levels and sleep quality, impacting mental and physical health in adults.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Nims Hospital, Jaipur, involving 484 adults\u2019 participants. Blood samples were collected for serum 25(OH) D measurements. Data were gathered using the SF-36 and ISI questionnaires to assess health and sleep quality.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Higher vitamin D levels were strongly linked to better physical health, including physical function (<jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic> =\u20090.642, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt;\u20090.001), general health (<jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic> =\u20090.560, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt;\u20090.001), and PCS score (<jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic> =\u20090.441, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt;\u20090.001). Vitamin D also positively impacted social functioning (<jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic> =\u20090.096, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> =\u20090.035) and was negatively related to ISI scores (<jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic> =\u2009\u22120.112, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> =\u20090.014).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The study highlights a strong link between higher vitamin D levels and improved physical and mental health, with significant negative correlation to ISI scores. This underscores the importance of adequate vitamin D for overall well-being. 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