Mytton Julie, Frater Alison P, Oakley Giles, Murphy Elizabeth, Barber Matthew J, Jahfar Sarah
University of The West of England, Bristol.
Br J Gen Pract. 2007 Jul;57(540):577-9.
An increase in diagnoses of vitamin D deficiency prompted a review of cases from four general practices. Of the 299 cases identified, the predominant patient group comprised adult Somali females presenting with symptoms of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Women of childbearing age were particularly at risk. Known at-risk groups were not receiving supplementation. Significant clinical need appears not to be met in this population group and consideration of vitamin D deficiency during consultations is warranted.
维生素D缺乏症诊断病例的增加促使对来自四个普通诊所的病例进行了回顾。在确定的299例病例中，主要患者群体是出现慢性肌肉骨骼疼痛症状的成年索马里女性。育龄妇女尤其面临风险。已知的风险群体未得到补充剂。这一人群的重大临床需求似乎未得到满足，因此在会诊期间考虑维生素D缺乏症是有必要的。
