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References used for this fact sheet
- Low vitamin D in Victoria, Department of Health, Victorian Government. More information here.
- Vitamin D, Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs), Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and New Zealand Ministry of Health
- (MoH). More information here.
- Who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency? SunSmart, The Cancer Council Victoria, Australia. More information here.
- Calcium, vitamin D and osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Australia. More information here.
- Sun protection for people with naturally very dark skin, SunSmart, The Cancer Council Victoria, Australia. More information here.
- Risks and benefits of sun exposure, Australasian College of Dermatologists, Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, Osteoporosis Australia and the Cancer Council Australia. More information here.
- Solar UV radiation and the UV Index, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. More information here.
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