At-risk age groups least likely to have vitamin D levels checked by GP

Greater awareness of the benefits of vitamin D has led to a 'a surge' in testing requests, but an Irish study says young people who are most at risk are not being monitored. Picture: iStock

Greater awareness of the benefits of vitamin D has led to a “a surge” in testing requests, but an Irish study says young people who are most at risk are not being monitored.

The study found people aged 18 to 39, who are deficient or at risk of deficiency are the least likely to have their vitamin D levels monitored by GPs. Researchers also found women were more likely to have repeat tests but were less likely to be deficient.