The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendations
| Screening for vitamin D deficiency118 | “I” Recommendation: There is insufficient evidence to recommend screening asymptomatic non -pregnant adults in the general population for vitamin D deficiency. | |
| Vitamin D for the primary prevention of falls121 | “D” Recommendation: Evidence suggests against the use of vitamin D at any dose for the primary prevention of falls. | |
| Vitamin D and calcium for primary prevention of fractures122 | Postmenopauasal women for vitamin D doses less than 400 IU or calcium doses less than 1000 mg | “D” Recommendation. Evidence suggests against the use of vitamin D at low doses for fracture prevention in postmenopausal women. |
| Postmenopauasal women for vitamin D doses greater than 400 IU or calcium doses greater than 1000 mg | “I” Recommendation. There is insufficient evidence to recommend the use of vitamin D at higher doses for fracture prevention in postmenopausal women. | |
| Men and premenopausal women | “I” Recommendation. There is insufficient evidence to recommend the use of vitamin D at any dose for fracture prevention in men and premenopausal women. | |