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Vitamin D Deficiency

A lack of vitamin D (deficiency) can affect your bones and overall health. Learn who is at risk, how much vitamin D you need, and how to get enough.

Nutrition

Educational information only. This explains health information to discuss with a qualified clinician; it is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment. Medical Information & Safety.

Definition

A lack of vitamin D (deficiency) can affect your bones and overall health. Learn who is at risk, how much vitamin D you need, and how to get enough.

Concept record

Canonical title
Vitamin D Deficiency
Alphabetical key
V
Category
Nutrition
Content type
Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Hypovitaminosis D, Low Vitamin D
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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