Descriptive cross-sectional study shows vitamin D deficiency correlates with longer hospital stays in patients, indicating need for better supplementation.
Key Points
Vitamin D deficiency was common and correlated with a longer length of hospital stay.
Women had higher serum vitamin D levels than men, with only 14% taking supplements pre-hospitalization.
Retrospective analysis of 834 hospitalized patients examined correlations between vitamin D levels and various health outcomes.
Routine screening and tailored supplementation could improve treatment outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.