UF Health discovers possible risk factor for COVID-19
Dr. Joseph Katz’s study shows vitamin D deficiency could increase risk of COVID-19
February 1, 2021 | 6:15am EST
Data visual based on the UF researchers' findings in the study "Increased risk for COVID-19 in patients with vitamin D deficiency." Data from Table 2, which shows the odds ratio for COVID-19 with vitamin D. (Graphic by Ashley Hicks)
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The Independent Florida Alligator
A recent study revealed another possible risk factor for COVID-19: vitamin D deficiency.
A UF research team found vitamin D-deficient patients were four times more likely to be COVID-19 positive than those with a sufficient amount of the crucial vitamin, which people can get from sources like sunlight and animal proteins. The findings were published Dec. 4.