%T Vitamin D and health in adults in Australia and New Zealand: a position statement %A John J McGrath %A Caryl A. Nowson %D 2012 %J Medical Journal of Australia %K Public health, %K Diseases %U https://apo.org.au/node/30311 %X Vitamin D status has emerged as a significant public health issue in Australia and New Zealand. This article provides updated guidance to clinicians and health professionals on the role of vitamin D in health for adults. An estimated 31% of adults in Australia have inadequate vitamin D status (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25-OHD] level %9 Report