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[Vitamin D prophylaxis in childhood].

G Saggese1, G I Baroncelli, S Bertelloni

  • 1Cattedra di Pediatria Preventiva e Sociale, Università degli Studi di Pisa.

Minerva Pediatrica
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Rickets is returning in children and adolescents, primarily due to vitamin D deficiency. Routine vitamin D supplementation is recommended for infants and higher doses for low-birth-weight infants to prevent this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Rickets, a condition characterized by bone softening, has seen a resurgence in recent years.
  • Vitamin D deficiency is a primary concern, particularly in children and adolescents during winter months.
  • Reduced sunlight exposure and insufficient dietary intake contribute to this deficiency.

Purpose:

  • To address the rising incidence of rickets and vitamin D deficiency in pediatric populations.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation for prevention and treatment.
  • To provide updated recommendations for vitamin D intake in infants and children.

Summary:

  • Vitamin D deficiency and rickets are increasingly observed in children and adolescents, linked to seasonal variations in sunlight and inadequate dietary sources.
  • While sunlight exposure is crucial for vitamin D synthesis, supplementation is often necessary.
  • Recommendations include 400 IU of vitamin D daily for all infants, with higher doses (1000-1600 IU) for low-birth-weight infants.

Impact:

  • Highlights the public health importance of vitamin D sufficiency in pediatric populations.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding vitamin D supplementation guidelines.
  • Aims to reduce the prevalence of rickets and improve bone health in children.

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