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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults: Screening

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Systematic Review

Source: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Last Reviewed: April 2021

Workgroups: Nutrition and Weight Status Workgroup

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found insufficient evidence to assess whether the benefits of screening for vitamin D deficiency outweigh the harms for adults who don't have symptoms. The recommendation applies to community-dwelling adults who aren't pregnant.

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Objectives related to this resource (1)

Increase vitamin D consumption by people aged 2 years and over — NWS‑15
Improving

Suggested Citation

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2021). Final Recommendation Statement: Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults: Screening. Retrieved from: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/vitamin-d-deficiency-screening