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Low vitamin D in Victoria

Key health messages for doctors, nurses and allied health

Overview

This document provides key health messages to assist doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in giving advice to people about vitamin D deficiency.

It outlines population groups at risk of having low vitamin D; sun exposure and vitamin D; and vitamin D screening and treatment.

This guideline is intended to be used in conjunction with current SunSmart policies and guidelines.

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  Low vitamin D in Victoria: Key health messages for doctors, nurses and allied health (October 2011)