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Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency Can Save Healthcare Costs, and Lives - Smart Tan News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure\u201d \u2014 Benjamin Franklin All eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive are associated with vitamin D Key Points Vitamin D is associated with all eight of eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive Of the 30 leading causes of death reported in the United States in 2010, 19 are linked to low vitamin D status A veterans study found that patients who received one or more follow-up vitamin D tests had 50% lower inpatient laboratory and pharmacy costs, as compared to those that only received one test; almost 300% higher costs were seen among those who were vitamin D deficient and did not have follow-up testing, compared to those who were sufficient and who also followed up with a vitamin D test In the US, the\u00a0CDC (2022)\u00a0reports that \u201c90% of the nation\u2019s $4.1 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions.\u201d Vitamin D is associated with all eight of eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive; see below: Heart Disease and Stroke\u00a0(cost the healthcare system $216 billion) (Benjamin et al., 2018) Cancer\u00a0(Cancer care costs are expected to reach almost $240 billion by 2030) (Mariotto et al., 2020) Diabetes\u00a0(Estimated medical and lost productivity cost of diagnosed diabetes in 2017 was $327 billion) (American Diabetes Association, 2018) Obesity\u00a0(Costs $147 billion per year to the US healthcare system) (Finkelstein et al., 2009) Arthritis\u00a0($303.5 billion, which includes $140 for medical costs and $164 billion for indirect costs with lost wages) (Murphy et al., 2018) Alzheimer\u2019s Disease\u00a0($305 billion for patient care and treatment) (Alzheimer\u2019s Impact Movement and Alzheimer\u2019s Association, 2020) Epilepsy\u00a0($8.6 billion in direct healthcare costs in 2016) (Dieleman et al., 2020) Tooth Decay\u00a0($45 billion in lost productivity) (Righolt et al., 2018) Wow! Health Care Costs 39% Higher if Vitamin D Deficient, Finds Veterans Study A\u00a02008 study reported a retrospective chart analysis\u00a0in a Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in the Southeastern United States. The study found that\u00a0overall healthcare costs were 39% higher in veterans\u00a0with vitamin D deficiency, as defined in this study by levels <20 ng\/ml (50 nmol\/L). Patients with vitamin D deficiency\u00a0were found to have: more frequent clinic visits more frequent ER visits increased inpatient stay and inpatient services For those patients with vitamin D test results, roughly\u00a030-50% were vitamin D deficient on their initial test. The VA center with the lowest percentage of vitamin D deficiency also had more than 50% lower inpatient costs than the three centers with the highest rates of vitamin D deficiency. Also,\u00a0patients who received one or more follow-up tests had 50% lower inpatient laboratory and pharmacy costs, as compared to those who only received one test (which gives the patient data required to maintain their optimal vitamin D level). They compared patients who were (1) both deficient and never had a follow-up test, with (2) those who were only deficient or had no follow-up test, and (3) those who were both sufficient and had at least one follow-up test. The first group had 70% higher total inpatient costs than the second group, and almost\u00a0300% higher costs\u00a0than the third group.\u00a0Because of this finding, the study authors proposed that as a standard practice, vitamin D levels should be checked once or twice a year until they are stable at the desired level. *Note: While the study used 20 ng\/ml as their marker for vitamin D deficiency, the\u00a0GrassrootsHealth panel of vitamin D scientists\u00a0recommends the vitamin D level be a minimum of 40 ng\/ml (100 nmol\/L). Different Diseases Require Different Optimal Vitamin D Levels for Prevention \u2013 Each Identified as Above 20 ng\/ml A\u00a0review by Grant et al.\u00a0defined optimal vitamin D levels necessary to help prevent certain diseases known to be major causes of death, based on a review of the strongest evidence published to date.\u00a0\u00a0The findings showed that optimal vitamin D levels needed for each outcome ranged from 25 ng\/ml to 60 ng\/ml \u2013 all of which were above the 20 ng\/ml vitamin level.\u00a0 The study concluded that\u00a0\u201c\u2026raising serum 25(OH)D concentrations to optimal concentrations will result in a significant reduction in preventable illness and death.\u201d How much additional cost could have been saved if the vitamin D deficiency cut-off was raised to 40 ng\/ml?\u00a0 60 ng\/ml? Vitamin D Researchers Agree: Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency is Cost-Effective, Preserving Healthcare Resources and Saving Lives One of the many topics vitamin D scientists discussed in\u00a0Baggerly et al. (2015)\u00a0was the cost-effectiveness of addressing vitamin D deficiency in public health, estimating a reduction of direct costs in healthcare to be roughly $130 billion annually. \u201cOf the 30 leading causes of death reported in the United States in 2010, 19 are linked to low vitamin D status\u2026\u201d Take steps for your own health to ensure optimal vitamin D levels \u2013 for your family and loved ones as well \u2013 by measuring at home today. \u00a0Click here to read more from GrassrootsHealth SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. 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Health Care Costs 39% Higher if Vitamin D Deficient, Finds Veterans Study A\u00a02008 study reported a retrospective chart analysis\u00a0in a Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in the Southeastern United States. The study found that\u00a0overall healthcare costs were 39% higher in veterans\u00a0with vitamin D deficiency, as defined in this study by levels <20 ng\/ml (50 nmol\/L). Patients with vitamin D deficiency\u00a0were found to have: more frequent clinic visits more frequent ER visits increased inpatient stay and inpatient services For those patients with vitamin D test results, roughly\u00a030-50% were vitamin D deficient on their initial test. The VA center with the lowest percentage of vitamin D deficiency also had more than 50% lower inpatient costs than the three centers with the highest rates of vitamin D deficiency. Also,\u00a0patients who received one or more follow-up tests had 50% lower inpatient laboratory and pharmacy costs, as compared to those who only received one test (which gives the patient data required to maintain their optimal vitamin D level). They compared patients who were (1) both deficient and never had a follow-up test, with (2) those who were only deficient or had no follow-up test, and (3) those who were both sufficient and had at least one follow-up test. The first group had 70% higher total inpatient costs than the second group, and almost\u00a0300% higher costs\u00a0than the third group.\u00a0Because of this finding, the study authors proposed that as a standard practice, vitamin D levels should be checked once or twice a year until they are stable at the desired level. *Note: While the study used 20 ng\/ml as their marker for vitamin D deficiency, the\u00a0GrassrootsHealth panel of vitamin D scientists\u00a0recommends the vitamin D level be a minimum of 40 ng\/ml (100 nmol\/L). Different Diseases Require Different Optimal Vitamin D Levels for Prevention \u2013 Each Identified as Above 20 ng\/ml A\u00a0review by Grant et al.\u00a0defined optimal vitamin D levels necessary to help prevent certain diseases known to be major causes of death, based on a review of the strongest evidence published to date.\u00a0\u00a0The findings showed that optimal vitamin D levels needed for each outcome ranged from 25 ng\/ml to 60 ng\/ml \u2013 all of which were above the 20 ng\/ml vitamin level.\u00a0 The study concluded that\u00a0\u201c\u2026raising serum 25(OH)D concentrations to optimal concentrations will result in a significant reduction in preventable illness and death.\u201d How much additional cost could have been saved if the vitamin D deficiency cut-off was raised to 40 ng\/ml?\u00a0 60 ng\/ml? Vitamin D Researchers Agree: Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency is Cost-Effective, Preserving Healthcare Resources and Saving Lives One of the many topics vitamin D scientists discussed in\u00a0Baggerly et al. (2015)\u00a0was the cost-effectiveness of addressing vitamin D deficiency in public health, estimating a reduction of direct costs in healthcare to be roughly $130 billion annually. \u201cOf the 30 leading causes of death reported in the United States in 2010, 19 are linked to low vitamin D status\u2026\u201d Take steps for your own health to ensure optimal vitamin D levels \u2013 for your family and loved ones as well \u2013 by measuring at home today. \u00a0Click here to read more from GrassrootsHealth SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. 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Health Care Costs 39% Higher if Vitamin D Deficient, Finds Veterans Study A\u00a02008 study reported a retrospective chart analysis\u00a0in a Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in the Southeastern United States. The study found that\u00a0overall healthcare costs were 39% higher in veterans\u00a0with vitamin D deficiency, as defined in this study by levels <20 ng\/ml (50 nmol\/L). Patients with vitamin D deficiency\u00a0were found to have: more frequent clinic visits more frequent ER visits increased inpatient stay and inpatient services For those patients with vitamin D test results, roughly\u00a030-50% were vitamin D deficient on their initial test. The VA center with the lowest percentage of vitamin D deficiency also had more than 50% lower inpatient costs than the three centers with the highest rates of vitamin D deficiency. Also,\u00a0patients who received one or more follow-up tests had 50% lower inpatient laboratory and pharmacy costs, as compared to those who only received one test (which gives the patient data required to maintain their optimal vitamin D level). They compared patients who were (1) both deficient and never had a follow-up test, with (2) those who were only deficient or had no follow-up test, and (3) those who were both sufficient and had at least one follow-up test. The first group had 70% higher total inpatient costs than the second group, and almost\u00a0300% higher costs\u00a0than the third group.\u00a0Because of this finding, the study authors proposed that as a standard practice, vitamin D levels should be checked once or twice a year until they are stable at the desired level. *Note: While the study used 20 ng\/ml as their marker for vitamin D deficiency, the\u00a0GrassrootsHealth panel of vitamin D scientists\u00a0recommends the vitamin D level be a minimum of 40 ng\/ml (100 nmol\/L). Different Diseases Require Different Optimal Vitamin D Levels for Prevention \u2013 Each Identified as Above 20 ng\/ml A\u00a0review by Grant et al.\u00a0defined optimal vitamin D levels necessary to help prevent certain diseases known to be major causes of death, based on a review of the strongest evidence published to date.\u00a0\u00a0The findings showed that optimal vitamin D levels needed for each outcome ranged from 25 ng\/ml to 60 ng\/ml \u2013 all of which were above the 20 ng\/ml vitamin level.\u00a0 The study concluded that\u00a0\u201c\u2026raising serum 25(OH)D concentrations to optimal concentrations will result in a significant reduction in preventable illness and death.\u201d How much additional cost could have been saved if the vitamin D deficiency cut-off was raised to 40 ng\/ml?\u00a0 60 ng\/ml? Vitamin D Researchers Agree: Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency is Cost-Effective, Preserving Healthcare Resources and Saving Lives One of the many topics vitamin D scientists discussed in\u00a0Baggerly et al. (2015)\u00a0was the cost-effectiveness of addressing vitamin D deficiency in public health, estimating a reduction of direct costs in healthcare to be roughly $130 billion annually. \u201cOf the 30 leading causes of death reported in the United States in 2010, 19 are linked to low vitamin D status\u2026\u201d Take steps for your own health to ensure optimal vitamin D levels \u2013 for your family and loved ones as well \u2013 by measuring at home today. \u00a0Click here to read more from GrassrootsHealth SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. 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almost 300% higher costs were seen among those who were vitamin D deficient and did not have follow-up testing, compared to those who were sufficient and who also followed up with a vitamin D test In the US, the\u00a0CDC (2022)\u00a0reports that \u201c90% of the nation\u2019s $4.1 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions.\u201d Vitamin D is associated with all eight of eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive; see below: Heart Disease and Stroke\u00a0(cost the healthcare system $216 billion) (Benjamin et al., 2018) Cancer\u00a0(Cancer care costs are expected to reach almost $240 billion by 2030) (Mariotto et al., 2020) Diabetes\u00a0(Estimated medical and lost productivity cost of diagnosed diabetes in 2017 was $327 billion) (American Diabetes Association, 2018) Obesity\u00a0(Costs $147 billion per year to the US healthcare system) (Finkelstein et al., 2009) Arthritis\u00a0($303.5 billion, which includes $140 for medical costs and $164 billion for indirect costs with lost wages) (Murphy et al., 2018) Alzheimer\u2019s Disease\u00a0($305 billion for patient care and treatment) (Alzheimer\u2019s Impact Movement and Alzheimer\u2019s Association, 2020) Epilepsy\u00a0($8.6 billion in direct healthcare costs in 2016) (Dieleman et al., 2020) Tooth Decay\u00a0($45 billion in lost productivity) (Righolt et al., 2018) Wow! Health Care Costs 39% Higher if Vitamin D Deficient, Finds Veterans Study A\u00a02008 study reported a retrospective chart analysis\u00a0in a Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in the Southeastern United States. The study found that\u00a0overall healthcare costs were 39% higher in veterans\u00a0with vitamin D deficiency, as defined in this study by levels <20 ng\/ml (50 nmol\/L). Patients with vitamin D deficiency\u00a0were found to have: more frequent clinic visits more frequent ER visits increased inpatient stay and inpatient services For those patients with vitamin D test results, roughly\u00a030-50% were vitamin D deficient on their initial test. The VA center with the lowest percentage of vitamin D deficiency also had more than 50% lower inpatient costs than the three centers with the highest rates of vitamin D deficiency. Also,\u00a0patients who received one or more follow-up tests had 50% lower inpatient laboratory and pharmacy costs, as compared to those who only received one test (which gives the patient data required to maintain their optimal vitamin D level). They compared patients who were (1) both deficient and never had a follow-up test, with (2) those who were only deficient or had no follow-up test, and (3) those who were both sufficient and had at least one follow-up test. The first group had 70% higher total inpatient costs than the second group, and almost\u00a0300% higher costs\u00a0than the third group.\u00a0Because of this finding, the study authors proposed that as a standard practice, vitamin D levels should be checked once or twice a year until they are stable at the desired level. *Note: While the study used 20 ng\/ml as their marker for vitamin D deficiency, the\u00a0GrassrootsHealth panel of vitamin D scientists\u00a0recommends the vitamin D level be a minimum of 40 ng\/ml (100 nmol\/L). Different Diseases Require Different Optimal Vitamin D Levels for Prevention \u2013 Each Identified as Above 20 ng\/ml A\u00a0review by Grant et al.\u00a0defined optimal vitamin D levels necessary to help prevent certain diseases known to be major causes of death, based on a review of the strongest evidence published to date.\u00a0\u00a0The findings showed that optimal vitamin D levels needed for each outcome ranged from 25 ng\/ml to 60 ng\/ml \u2013 all of which were above the 20 ng\/ml vitamin level.\u00a0 The study concluded that\u00a0\u201c\u2026raising serum 25(OH)D concentrations to optimal concentrations will result in a significant reduction in preventable illness and death.\u201d How much additional cost could have been saved if the vitamin D deficiency cut-off was raised to 40 ng\/ml?\u00a0 60 ng\/ml? Vitamin D Researchers Agree: Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency is Cost-Effective, Preserving Healthcare Resources and Saving Lives One of the many topics vitamin D scientists discussed in\u00a0Baggerly et al. (2015)\u00a0was the cost-effectiveness of addressing vitamin D deficiency in public health, estimating a reduction of direct costs in healthcare to be roughly $130 billion annually. \u201cOf the 30 leading causes of death reported in the United States in 2010, 19 are linked to low vitamin D status\u2026\u201d Take steps for your own health to ensure optimal vitamin D levels \u2013 for your family and loved ones as well \u2013 by measuring at home today. \u00a0Click here to read more from GrassrootsHealth SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can't say in your tanning salon business. \u00a9 2022 International Smart Tan Network. All rights reserved.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency Can Save Healthcare Costs, and Lives - Smart Tan News","og_description":"\u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure\u201d \u2014 Benjamin Franklin All eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive are associated with vitamin D Key Points Vitamin D is associated with all eight of eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive Of the 30 leading causes of death reported in the United States in 2010, 19 are linked to low vitamin D status A veterans study found that patients who received one or more follow-up vitamin D tests had 50% lower inpatient laboratory and pharmacy costs, as compared to those that only received one test; almost 300% higher costs were seen among those who were vitamin D deficient and did not have follow-up testing, compared to those who were sufficient and who also followed up with a vitamin D test In the US, the\u00a0CDC (2022)\u00a0reports that \u201c90% of the nation\u2019s $4.1 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions.\u201d Vitamin D is associated with all eight of eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive; see below: Heart Disease and Stroke\u00a0(cost the healthcare system $216 billion) (Benjamin et al., 2018) Cancer\u00a0(Cancer care costs are expected to reach almost $240 billion by 2030) (Mariotto et al., 2020) Diabetes\u00a0(Estimated medical and lost productivity cost of diagnosed diabetes in 2017 was $327 billion) (American Diabetes Association, 2018) Obesity\u00a0(Costs $147 billion per year to the US healthcare system) (Finkelstein et al., 2009) Arthritis\u00a0($303.5 billion, which includes $140 for medical costs and $164 billion for indirect costs with lost wages) (Murphy et al., 2018) Alzheimer\u2019s Disease\u00a0($305 billion for patient care and treatment) (Alzheimer\u2019s Impact Movement and Alzheimer\u2019s Association, 2020) Epilepsy\u00a0($8.6 billion in direct healthcare costs in 2016) (Dieleman et al., 2020) Tooth Decay\u00a0($45 billion in lost productivity) (Righolt et al., 2018) Wow! Health Care Costs 39% Higher if Vitamin D Deficient, Finds Veterans Study A\u00a02008 study reported a retrospective chart analysis\u00a0in a Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in the Southeastern United States. The study found that\u00a0overall healthcare costs were 39% higher in veterans\u00a0with vitamin D deficiency, as defined in this study by levels <20 ng\/ml (50 nmol\/L). Patients with vitamin D deficiency\u00a0were found to have: more frequent clinic visits more frequent ER visits increased inpatient stay and inpatient services For those patients with vitamin D test results, roughly\u00a030-50% were vitamin D deficient on their initial test. The VA center with the lowest percentage of vitamin D deficiency also had more than 50% lower inpatient costs than the three centers with the highest rates of vitamin D deficiency. Also,\u00a0patients who received one or more follow-up tests had 50% lower inpatient laboratory and pharmacy costs, as compared to those who only received one test (which gives the patient data required to maintain their optimal vitamin D level). They compared patients who were (1) both deficient and never had a follow-up test, with (2) those who were only deficient or had no follow-up test, and (3) those who were both sufficient and had at least one follow-up test. The first group had 70% higher total inpatient costs than the second group, and almost\u00a0300% higher costs\u00a0than the third group.\u00a0Because of this finding, the study authors proposed that as a standard practice, vitamin D levels should be checked once or twice a year until they are stable at the desired level. *Note: While the study used 20 ng\/ml as their marker for vitamin D deficiency, the\u00a0GrassrootsHealth panel of vitamin D scientists\u00a0recommends the vitamin D level be a minimum of 40 ng\/ml (100 nmol\/L). Different Diseases Require Different Optimal Vitamin D Levels for Prevention \u2013 Each Identified as Above 20 ng\/ml A\u00a0review by Grant et al.\u00a0defined optimal vitamin D levels necessary to help prevent certain diseases known to be major causes of death, based on a review of the strongest evidence published to date.\u00a0\u00a0The findings showed that optimal vitamin D levels needed for each outcome ranged from 25 ng\/ml to 60 ng\/ml \u2013 all of which were above the 20 ng\/ml vitamin level.\u00a0 The study concluded that\u00a0\u201c\u2026raising serum 25(OH)D concentrations to optimal concentrations will result in a significant reduction in preventable illness and death.\u201d How much additional cost could have been saved if the vitamin D deficiency cut-off was raised to 40 ng\/ml?\u00a0 60 ng\/ml? Vitamin D Researchers Agree: Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency is Cost-Effective, Preserving Healthcare Resources and Saving Lives One of the many topics vitamin D scientists discussed in\u00a0Baggerly et al. (2015)\u00a0was the cost-effectiveness of addressing vitamin D deficiency in public health, estimating a reduction of direct costs in healthcare to be roughly $130 billion annually. \u201cOf the 30 leading causes of death reported in the United States in 2010, 19 are linked to low vitamin D status\u2026\u201d Take steps for your own health to ensure optimal vitamin D levels \u2013 for your family and loved ones as well \u2013 by measuring at home today. \u00a0Click here to read more from GrassrootsHealth SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can't say in your tanning salon business. \u00a9 2022 International Smart Tan Network. All rights reserved.","og_url":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/","og_site_name":"Smart Tan News","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SmartTan","article_published_time":"2023-07-03T08:44:14+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1360,"height":1000,"url":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Healthcare-cost-6-23-22.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"smarttannews","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@SmartTan","twitter_site":"@SmartTan","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"smarttannews","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/"},"author":{"name":"smarttannews","@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/#\/schema\/person\/722dc7049af55e0ed743d67ce9ed4819"},"headline":"Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency Can Save Healthcare Costs, and Lives","datePublished":"2023-07-03T08:44:14+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/"},"wordCount":915,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Healthcare-cost-6-23-22.jpg","articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/","url":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/","name":"Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency Can Save Healthcare Costs, and Lives - Smart Tan News","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-can-save-costs-and-lives\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Healthcare-cost-6-23-22.jpg","datePublished":"2023-07-03T08:44:14+00:00","description":"\u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure\u201d \u2014 Benjamin Franklin All eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive are associated with vitamin D Key Points Vitamin D is associated with all eight of eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive Of the 30 leading causes of death reported in the United States in 2010, 19 are linked to low vitamin D status A veterans study found that patients who received one or more follow-up vitamin D tests had 50% lower inpatient laboratory and pharmacy costs, as compared to those that only received one test; almost 300% higher costs were seen among those who were vitamin D deficient and did not have follow-up testing, compared to those who were sufficient and who also followed up with a vitamin D test In the US, the\u00a0CDC (2022)\u00a0reports that \u201c90% of the nation\u2019s $4.1 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions.\u201d Vitamin D is associated with all eight of eight of the chronic diseases reported to be the most expensive; see below: Heart Disease and Stroke\u00a0(cost the healthcare system $216 billion) (Benjamin et al., 2018) Cancer\u00a0(Cancer care costs are expected to reach almost $240 billion by 2030) (Mariotto et al., 2020) Diabetes\u00a0(Estimated medical and lost productivity cost of diagnosed diabetes in 2017 was $327 billion) (American Diabetes Association, 2018) Obesity\u00a0(Costs $147 billion per year to the US healthcare system) (Finkelstein et al., 2009) Arthritis\u00a0($303.5 billion, which includes $140 for medical costs and $164 billion for indirect costs with lost wages) (Murphy et al., 2018) Alzheimer\u2019s Disease\u00a0($305 billion for patient care and treatment) (Alzheimer\u2019s Impact Movement and Alzheimer\u2019s Association, 2020) Epilepsy\u00a0($8.6 billion in direct healthcare costs in 2016) (Dieleman et al., 2020) Tooth Decay\u00a0($45 billion in lost productivity) (Righolt et al., 2018) Wow! Health Care Costs 39% Higher if Vitamin D Deficient, Finds Veterans Study A\u00a02008 study reported a retrospective chart analysis\u00a0in a Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in the Southeastern United States. The study found that\u00a0overall healthcare costs were 39% higher in veterans\u00a0with vitamin D deficiency, as defined in this study by levels <20 ng\/ml (50 nmol\/L). Patients with vitamin D deficiency\u00a0were found to have: more frequent clinic visits more frequent ER visits increased inpatient stay and inpatient services For those patients with vitamin D test results, roughly\u00a030-50% were vitamin D deficient on their initial test. The VA center with the lowest percentage of vitamin D deficiency also had more than 50% lower inpatient costs than the three centers with the highest rates of vitamin D deficiency. Also,\u00a0patients who received one or more follow-up tests had 50% lower inpatient laboratory and pharmacy costs, as compared to those who only received one test (which gives the patient data required to maintain their optimal vitamin D level). They compared patients who were (1) both deficient and never had a follow-up test, with (2) those who were only deficient or had no follow-up test, and (3) those who were both sufficient and had at least one follow-up test. The first group had 70% higher total inpatient costs than the second group, and almost\u00a0300% higher costs\u00a0than the third group.\u00a0Because of this finding, the study authors proposed that as a standard practice, vitamin D levels should be checked once or twice a year until they are stable at the desired level. *Note: While the study used 20 ng\/ml as their marker for vitamin D deficiency, the\u00a0GrassrootsHealth panel of vitamin D scientists\u00a0recommends the vitamin D level be a minimum of 40 ng\/ml (100 nmol\/L). Different Diseases Require Different Optimal Vitamin D Levels for Prevention \u2013 Each Identified as Above 20 ng\/ml A\u00a0review by Grant et al.\u00a0defined optimal vitamin D levels necessary to help prevent certain diseases known to be major causes of death, based on a review of the strongest evidence published to date.\u00a0\u00a0The findings showed that optimal vitamin D levels needed for each outcome ranged from 25 ng\/ml to 60 ng\/ml \u2013 all of which were above the 20 ng\/ml vitamin level.\u00a0 The study concluded that\u00a0\u201c\u2026raising serum 25(OH)D concentrations to optimal concentrations will result in a significant reduction in preventable illness and death.\u201d How much additional cost could have been saved if the vitamin D deficiency cut-off was raised to 40 ng\/ml?\u00a0 60 ng\/ml? Vitamin D Researchers Agree: Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency is Cost-Effective, Preserving Healthcare Resources and Saving Lives One of the many topics vitamin D scientists discussed in\u00a0Baggerly et al. (2015)\u00a0was the cost-effectiveness of addressing vitamin D deficiency in public health, estimating a reduction of direct costs in healthcare to be roughly $130 billion annually. \u201cOf the 30 leading causes of death reported in the United States in 2010, 19 are linked to low vitamin D status\u2026\u201d Take steps for your own health to ensure optimal vitamin D levels \u2013 for your family and loved ones as well \u2013 by measuring at home today. \u00a0Click here to read more from GrassrootsHealth SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can't say in your tanning salon business. \u00a9 2022 International Smart Tan Network. 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