Vitamin D deficiency: Pragmatic suggestions for prevention and treatment

Vitamin d deficiency is endemic to south asia,and is associated with varied biochemical and clinical presentations. health care professionals of all specialties need to ensure optimal vitamin d level of all persons,irrespective of age or gender,to prevent the many complications that are associated with vitamin d deficiency. these pragmatic recommendations aim to support health care professionals in assessing,preventing and treating vitamin d deficiency,in a rational manner. © 2017,pakistan medical association. all rights reserved.