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Vitamin D deficiency: time for action
Author(s)J E Compston
Journal titleBritish Medical Journal, vol 317, no 7171, 28 November 1998
Pagespp 1466-1467
KeywordsVitamins ; Osteoporosis ; Fractures ; United Kingdom.
AnnotationOver recent decades, evidence has accumulated documenting Vitamin D deficiency in older populations in Europe and elsewhere, in particular in those who are housebound and institutionalised. The current recommended daily intake for vitamin D in the UK is 400 IU daily for people aged 65 and over. This article reviews the available evidence on vitamin D supplementation and suggests that 800 IU daily should be advised, which would have a positive effect on the increasing morbidity and costs attributable to fractures caused by osteoporosis in older people. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-990120401 A
ClassmarkCFE: CLO: CUF: 8 *

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