Vitamin D deficiency: Pragmatic suggestions for prevention and treatment

Kalra, S.

Jpma. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 67(7): 1116-1118

2017


ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982
PMID: 28770900
Document Number: 691471
Vitamin D deficiency is endemic to South Asia, and is associated with varied biochemical and clinical presentations. Health care professionals of all specialties need to ensure optimal Vitamin D level of all persons, irrespective of age or gender, to prevent the many complications that are associated with vitamin D deficiency. These pragmatic recommendations aim to support health care professionals in assessing, preventing and treating vitamin D deficiency, in a rational manner.

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