Vitamin D and Hospital Admission in Older Adults: A Prospective Association

 

Vitamin D Hospital Stay

Low levels of vitamin D linked to increased hospital visit and length of stay, not to mention the risk of Covid.

The health effects of vitamin D are well documented, with increasing evidence of its roles beyond bone health.

This study showed an inverse association between vitamin D and Emergency department (ED) attendance

Those admitted had lower mean vitamin D concentrations (58.4 vs. 69.3 nmol/L, p < 0.001).

Higher vitamin D was inversely associated with hospital admission and length of stay (LOS).

The study also showed independent prospective associations between vitamin D deficiency and increased hospitalisation by older adults

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/616