articleThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismMay 25, 2005BRONZE OA

Prevalence of Vitamin D Inadequacy among Postmenopausal North American Women Receiving Osteoporosis Therapy

MFMichael F. HolickESEthel S. SirisNBNeil BinkleyMKMary K. BeardAKAliya Khan

Boston University · Boston Medical Center · +5 more institutions

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Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations and factors related to vitamin D inadequacy in postmenopausal North American women receiving therapy to treat or prevent osteoporosis. METHODS: Serum 25(OH)D and PTH were obtained in 1536 community-dwelling women between November 2003 and March 2004. Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess risk factors for suboptimal (

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  • Medicine
  • Vitamin D and neurology
  • Osteoporosis
  • Internal medicine
  • Body mass index
  • Endocrinology
  • Calcifediol
  • Bone remodeling
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