Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab 2014;58(5):411-433

Recommendations of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabology (SBEM) for the diagnosis and treatment of hypovitaminosis D

Sergio Setsuo
Maeda
, Victoria Z. C.
Borba
, Marília Brasilio Rodrigues
Camargo
, Dalisbor Marcelo Weber
Silva
, João Lindolfo Cunha
Borges
, Francisco
Bandeira
, Marise
Lazaretti-Castro

DOI: 10.1590/0004-2730000003388

Objective

The objective is to present an update on the diagnosis and treatment of hypovitaminosis D, based on the most recent scientific evidence.

Materials and methods

The Department of Bone and Mineral Metabolism of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabology (SBEM) was invited to generate a document following the rules of the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) Guidelines Program. Data search was performed using PubMed, Lilacs and SciELO and the evidence was classified in recommendation levels, according to the scientific strength and study type.

Conclusion

A scientific update regarding hypovitaminosis D was presented to serve as the basis for the diagnosis and treatment of this condition in Brazil.

Recommendations of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabology (SBEM) for the diagnosis and treatment of hypovitaminosis D

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