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Demographic, transfusion, and clinical data were collected. Serum Vitamin D levels were estimated by electrochemical-luminescence technology and serum parathyroid hormone was by immunoassay. Complete blood count, serum ferritin\/calcium\/phosphorous, and liver functions test were performed. Frequency, mean, standard deviation, and correlation of various variables were performed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three-fourths of the participants were above 5 years of age and male to female ratio was 1.5:1. Most (88.5%) cases required blood transfusion every 3\u20134 weeks duration and 80.3% were receiving chelation therapy and all of them were on oral Deferasirox. About half of the participants had serum ferritin levels 1000\u20133000 ng\/dl, and 27 (44.3%) had levels more than 3000- 5000 ng\/dl. The total mean vitamin D and parathyroid hormone were 18.4 \u00b1 9.9 ng\/ml, and 13.1 \u00b1 15.4 pg\/ml respectively. The prevalence of low vitamin D was 63.9% and low parathyroid level in 21.3% of participants. Serum vitamin D level was inversely related to age, serum ferritin level, and transfusion frequency while directly related to serum calcium level.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is 63.9% and low parathyroid hormone is 21.3%. 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