Recommendation ID
PH56/5
Question
What is the best way of monitoring the local system for distributing vitamin D supplements?
Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)
The research should aim to identify differences in effectiveness among groups, based on characteristics such as socioeconomic status, age, gender and ethnicity.Outcomes may include vitamin D status, user adherence or any unintentional consequences. The recommendations apply to all at-risk groups, but there is a particular need for research in people over 65, people with darker skin and people living in institutions.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Vitamin D: supplement use in specific population groups
Number
PH56
Date issued
November 2014

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 06/01/2015