Vitamin D deficiency screening

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Overview

According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF), screening for vitamin D deficiency is not recommended in asymptomatic, non-pregnant adults.

Screening

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for vitamin D deficiency. However, there is not enough research for the screening of vitamin D deficiency in at risk subpopulations such as African Americans or non-Caucasians.^[1]

References

↑ “Final Recommendation Statement: Vitamin D Deficiency: Screening – US Preventive Services Task Force”.

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[urlFinal_Recommendation_Statement:_Vitamin_D_Deficiency:_Screening_-_US_Preventive_Services_Task_Force-1] “Final Recommendation Statement: Vitamin D Deficiency: Screening – US Preventive Services Task Force”.

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