Efficacité de la vitamine D chez l'enfant de 0 à 5 ans dans la prévention du rachitisme : revue systématique des essais contrôlés et randomisés.

The therapeutic decision whether or not to systematically supplement vitamin D in all children aged 0 to 5 years is a question that remains difficult to answer. In France, a multicenter epidemiological study shows that rickets is not very prevalent even though compliance with vitamin D intake is not known and can be considered imperfect because it is restrictive. Children under 5 with pigmented skin, immigrants or adopted children, as well as those exclusively breastfed are at risk of deficiency rickets. A better knowledge of the risk factors could make it possible to define a priority target population for supplementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]