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01-01-2014 | Symposium on Pediatric Endocrinology

Vitamin D Deficiency in a Tropical Country — Treatment and Prevention in Children

Authors: Kriti Joshi, Vijayalakshmi Bhatia

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Vitamin D has an important role to play in skeletal and extraskeletal health. Inspite of being a sun rich country, India has widespread vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to serious consequences like hypocalcemic seizures and increased risk of respiratory tract infections in neonates and infants. International expert groups advocate universal supplementation for non-formula fed infants, pregnant and lactating women and those at risk of deficiency. A body of literature on vitamin D status in India is being generated, which may guide clinical practice in our country. Treatment of deficiency must be undertaken with minimally effective doses to avoid the risk of toxicity. Sensible sunshine exposure should be encouraged to facilitate vitamin D production from natural sources.

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Title: Vitamin D Deficiency in a Tropical Country — Treatment and Prevention in Children
Authors: Kriti Joshi
Vijayalakshmi Bhatia
Publication date: 01-01-2014
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-013-1241-2

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