Vitamin D – advice on supplements for at risk groups

Vitamin D – advice on supplements for at risk groups:

This letter from the Chief Medical Officers for the United Kingdom published today, raises awareness of the risk of vitamin D deficiency amongst certain groups particularly:

• All pregnant and breastfeeding women



• Infants and young children under 5 years of age



• Older people aged 65 years and over



• People who have low or no exposure to the sun



• People who have darker skin

The letter also contains a list of recommendations issued by all the UK health departments for people at-risk on whether they may need to take vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D – advice on supplements for at risk groups