In this study, we will measure vitamin D levels in patients with chronic Hepatitis C and healthy individuals. This study will be important to assess vitamin D inadequacy in patients with chronic Hepatitis C and healthy individuals in this area.
The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with chronic Hepatitis C compared to a matched control group of healthy individuals in the Sioux Falls area. It is the hypothesis of this study that vitamin D deficiency is more common in patients with chronic Hepatitis C compared to the healthy control group.