Analysis of 7,807 patients finding that low vitamin D levels are correlated with increased risk of cases and hospitalization. Adjusted odds ratio OR for sufficient vitamin D level for cases 0.69,
p < 0.001, and for hospitalization 0.51,
p = 0.061.
Merzon et al., 7/23/2020, retrospective, Israel, Middle East, peer-reviewed, 3 authors.
risk of hospitalization, 46.4% lower, RR 0.54, p = 0.06, treatment 79, control 703, odds ratio converted to relative risk, >30ng/mL.
risk of COVID-19 case, 28.4% lower, RR 0.72, p < 0.001, treatment 1139, control 6668, odds ratio converted to relative risk, >30ng/mL.