February 26, 2013 – Today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released its final recommendation statement on vitamin D and calcium supplementation to prevent fractures in adults. To view the recommendation and the evidence on which it is based, please go to /uspstf/recommendation/vitamin-d-calcium-or-combined-supplementation-for-the-primary-prevention-of-fractures-in-adults-preventive-medication. A fact sheet that explains the final recommendation statement in plain language is also available on this page. The final recommendation can also be found in the February 26 online issue of Annals of Internal Medicine.
