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Screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement
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Screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement

Michael L LeFevre and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Annals of internal medicine, Vol.162(2), pp.133-140
01/20/2015
DOI: 10.7326/M14-2450
PMID: 25419853
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Abstract

New USPSTF recommendation on screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults. The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on screening for and treatment of vitamin D deficiency, including the benefits and harms of screening and early treatment. This recommendation applies to community-dwelling, nonpregnant adults aged 18 years or older who are seen in primary care settings and are not known to have signs or symptoms of vitamin D deficiency or conditions for which vitamin D treatment is recommended. The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults. (I statement).
United States Risk Assessment Vitamin D Deficiency - complications Humans Middle Aged Vitamin D Deficiency - drug therapy Asymptomatic Diseases Vitamin D - adverse effects Young Adult Vitamin D Deficiency - diagnosis Calcium - therapeutic use Adolescent Mass Screening - adverse effects Adult Aged Vitamin D - therapeutic use Dietary Supplements

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