Hypovitaminosis D in the Healthy Elderly

SUMMARY Hypovitaminosis D is a common finding in the healthy elderly population and has significant sequelae. No clear dietary or sunlight‐related risk factors were identified by dietary assessment and modified outdoor score. Fortified liquid milk and vitamin supplements were associated with significantly higher serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D levels. These results emphasise the need for foodstuff fortification and supplement use in the healthy elderly, as well as the ‘high‐risk’ housebound and institutionalised elderly.