Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force -

Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Information type: Systematic reviews
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine
Specialities: Nutritional and metabolic disorders
Summary
This review found no studies examining the effects of vitamin D screening v no screening on clinical outcomes; 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.
UKMi comment
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation on screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults is available via the link below.
Related links: Recommendation statement Editorial