Hypovitaminosis D is a common condition, with up to 55% of the UK population having less than recommended levels of Vitamin D. The prevalence increases during winter months.
BMJ Learning Live (formerly BMJ Masterclasses) delivered the Autumn Primary Care Update on 21 November 2023, including a sponsored symposium on Vitamin D Deficiency organised by Flynn Pharma.
Hear expert speaker Dr Thomas Barber discuss the importance of identifying and treating this condition and learn about new treatment options in this free-to-access session.
New developments in vitamin D deficiency
Watch this session on demand to learn about identifying and treating hypovitaminosis D.
Discussion points:
- The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in the UK
- The importance of Vitamin levels in bone health
- New treatment options for the management of hypovitaminosis D
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Additional resources on vitamin D deficiency:
- Trends in the incidence of testing for vitamin D deficiency in primary care in the UK: a retrospective analysis of The Health Improvement Network (THIN), 2005–2015
- Clinical pointers: Vitamin D deficiency in adults in primary care
- Brain changes in neuroimaging of adult patients with vitamin D deficiency: systematic review protocol