Table 4.
Serum 25(OH) D levels and prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in relation to diagnoses
| Diagnoses | N | 25 (OH) level (nmol/L) 1 | Prevalence (%) of vitamin D deficiency 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression |
31 |
45.9 (20.5) |
71.0 |
| Bipolar disorder |
10 |
43.8 (18.0) |
50.0 |
| Psychosis |
12 |
33.9 (16.0) |
83.3 |
| Dementia |
31 |
38.6 (18.6) |
74.2 |
| Other diagnoses | 11 | 34.8 (17.6) | 72.7 |
1A one-way ANOVA test revealed no significant difference (F(4,90) = 1.41, p = 0.236) in 25(OH)D levels between the different diagnostic groups.
2The Fisher’s exact test indicated no significant association (χ2 = 3.1, p = 0.522) between vitamin D deficiency and diagnosis.