Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0002p60 | (1) | ICCBH2013

Failure of free, public vitamin D supplementation program for Quebec infants: temporal trends and significant predictors

Millette Maude , Sharma Atul , Weiler Hope , Sheehy Odile , Berard Anick , Rodd Celia

Over 80% of Quebec woman initiate breastfeeding, and rates of exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months doubled from 2003 (9.7%) to 2009 (19.0%). To prevent deficiency, current recommendations for these infants include 400 IU/day of vitamin D. For 20 years, Quebec has offered a program of free vitamin D supplements through its public medication insurance plan (RAMQ).Objective: Program evaluation over the last decade.Methods: This is a re...