Bone Abstracts

Aim: Low serum vitamin D levels are common in sunny Lebanon. Vitamin D is essential component of osteoporosis management strategies. This study surveys the referral rate of Lebanese males for vitamin D testing.Subjects and methods: A 13 000 Lebanese subjects included in this study were coming for routine check-ups. Patients on renal dialysis and cancer patients on chemotherapy were excluded. Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D is considered the best indicator of ...