{Reference Type}: Consensus Development Conference
{Title}: Diagnosis and management of vitamin D deficiency in the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) countries: an expert consensus summary statement from the GCC vitamin D advisory board.
{Author}: Al Saleh Y;Beshyah SA;Hussein W;Almadani A;Hassoun A;Al Mamari A;Ba-Essa E;Al-Dhafiri E;Hassanein M;Fouda MA;Al Ali N;Aljohani N;Al-Sayed N;Gittoes N;Elhadd T;Al-Baker W;Sabico S;Al-Daghri N;
{Journal}: Arch Osteoporos
{Volume}: 15
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 03 2020 2
暂无{DOI}: 10.1007/s11657-020-0709-8
{Abstract}: A summary of recommendations is given within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) setting on the assessment and management of vitamin D deficiency in the region.<BR>An assembly of 11 regional experts gathered to formulate an all-inclusive approach to vitamin D deficiency within GCC.<BR>Several gaps were identified before regional guidelines could be developed. These include adequacy and standardization of vitamin D testing, frequency of repeated testing and reference ranges, distinguishing prevention from the treatment of vitamin D deficiency, quality assurance of vitamin D products sold within GCC including contents and origins of products, and cut-points for vitamin D levels in local populations. A platform is created that can be further developed for overall regional implementation.