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) Photo by Ashley Hicks | 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,