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Vitamin D in Australia. Issues and recommendations.

Caryl A Nowson1, Terrence H Diamond, Julie A Pasco

  • 1School of Health Sciences, Deakin University, Victoria.

Australian Family Physician
|April 2, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Vitamin D deficiency is common in Australia. Prevention involves safe sun exposure or supplements, while treatment requires higher doses for repletion.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Vitamin D deficiency is a significant health concern affecting many Australians.
  • Reliance on casual sunlight exposure for adequate vitamin D is insufficient for the general population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide comprehensive information on vitamin D deficiency in Australia.
  • To outline causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current evidence on vitamin D.
  • Analysis of risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic guidelines.

Main Results:

  • High-risk groups include the elderly, individuals with skin conditions requiring sun avoidance, those with darker skin pigmentation, and patients with malabsorption disorders like coeliac disease.

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  • Prevention is achievable through 5-15 minutes of daily sun exposure to the face and limbs, 4-6 times weekly.
  • Supplementation with at least 400 IU of vitamin D daily is recommended if sun exposure is inadequate.

    • Conclusions:

    • Established vitamin D deficiency necessitates supplementation of 3000-5000 IU daily for at least one month to restore body stores.
    • Larger dose preparations of cholecalciferol could improve management of severe deficiencies.
    • Public health initiatives should address vitamin D deficiency, particularly in at-risk populations.