title: Screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.
abstract: METHODS
  New USPSTF recommendation on screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults.
  
  
  METHODS
  The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on screening for and treatment of vitamin D deficiency, including the benefits and harms of screening and early treatment.
  
  
  METHODS
  This recommendation applies to community-dwelling, nonpregnant adults aged 18 years or older who are seen in primary care settings and are not known to have signs or symptoms of vitamin D deficiency or conditions for which vitamin D treatment is recommended.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults. (I statement).
authors.forename: Michael L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: LeFevre
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases; D002118:Calcium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014481:United States; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D014807:Vitamin D; D002118:Calcium