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.