Screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults: U.S. Preventive services task force recommendation statement

Michael L. Lefevre, Albert L. Siu, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Linda Ciofu Baumann, Susan J. Curry, Karina W. Davidson, Mark H. Ebell, Francisco A.R. García, Matthew Gillman, Jessica Herzstein, Alex R. Kemper, Ann E. Kurth, Douglas K. Owens, William R. Phillips, Maureen G. Phipps, Michael P. Pignone

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Abstract

Description: New USPSTF recommendation on screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults. Methods: The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on screening for and treatment of vitamin D deficiency, including the benefits and harms of screening and early treatment. Population: This recommendation applies to communitydwelling, 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. Recommendation: 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).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)133-140
Number of pages8
JournalAnnals of internal medicine
Volume162
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 20 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine

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