Management of nutritional Vitamin D deficiency in children and adolescents
SPEG (Scottish Paediatric Endocrine Group)
Purpose of guideline
Guidance for the management of nutritional Vitamin D deficiency in children and young people under 16 years.
The following guidelines are applicable for general use. Individual situations may require deviation from these guidelines.
Who should use this guideline
- paediatricians
- paediatric endocrinologists
- primary care clinicians.
Patients to whom this guideline applies
Children and young people under 16 years who have been referred to secondary care or have self-referred acutely.
Last reviewed: 01/08/2023
Next review date: 01/08/2026
Author: Clinical Guidelines Subgroup
Version: V2
Author email(s): nss.speg@nhs.scot
Approved by: SPEG Guidelines Group, SPEG Steering group
Document ID: NSD610-016.09