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VitD supplementation, with or without calcium, does not reduce fracture rate in community adults
October 2018
VitD supplementation, with or without calcium, does not reduce fracture rate in community adults
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Fractures in Community-Dwelling Adults: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force
JAMA. 2018 Apr 17;319(15):1600-1612Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
A total of 8 randomized controlled trials were included for data on efficacy, and 9 randomized controlled trials were included for data on harms, in this meta-analysis which investigated the effects of vitamin D and/or calcium supplementation in community-dwelling adults over the age of 50 years. Overall, quantitative and qualitative assessment of fractures rates from efficacy studies demonstrated...
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