Attitude of pediatricians and family physicians regarding vitamin D supplementation for the pediatric population: when, how much, and at what dose?

• Authors: Kara Elitok Gizem , Bulbul Lida , Bulbul Ali , Uslu Sinan , Zubarioglu Umut , Kıray Bas Evrim , Besnili Acar Duygu

Keywords

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physicians; family; vitamin D; pediatricians; child; attitude.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2018
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 332-336

Contributors

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Kara Elitok Gizem

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Bulbul Lida

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Bulbul Ali

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Uslu Sinan

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Zubarioglu Umut

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Kıray Bas Evrim

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Besnili Acar Duygu

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