ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

ey0021.13-7 | Endocrinology | ESPEYB21

13.7. Vitamin D supplements for fracture prevention in schoolchildren in Mongolia: analysis of secondary outcomes from a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial

D Ganmaa , P Khudyakov , U Buyanjargal , E Tserenkhuu , S Erdenenbaatar , CE Achtai , N Yansanjav , B Delgererekh , M Ankhbat , E Tsendjav , B Ochirbat , B Jargalsaikhan , D Enkhmaa , AR Martineau

Brief Summary: This multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the effects of vitamin D supplementation (14,000 IU D3 weekly for 3 years) on fracture risk and other bone health indicators in 8,851 schoolchildren aged 6–13 years in 18 public schools in Mongolia, where vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent with a high fracture burden.Vitamin D3 doses were given during weekly face-to-face visits in schools. Families co...