Vitamin D Deficiency- Chief Medical Officer advice.

by the Online Features Team

Since 2010 there has been a published guide from the Department of Health for healthcare professionals, highlighting the need for the following groups to supplement their Vitamin D intake:

Pregnant & Breastfeeding women
Children under 5
People over 65
People who don't get much sun exposure (those who cover their skin for cultural reasons, those who are housebound)
People from ethnic minorities with darker skin (this makes it harder to produce as much Vitamin D)

The news today featured a call from the Chief Medical Officer for efforts to be redoubled in advising these 'at-risk' groups about the need for Vitamin D Supplements