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Comparison of sociodemographic correlates of lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels with testing rates observed in this study
| Variable associated with lower vitamin D level | References | Was this variable associated with increased testing? |
|---|---|---|
|
Recent immigrant |
[6,8] |
No |
|
Visible minority |
[9-15] |
Yes |
|
First nations status |
[16] |
No |
|
Non English speakers |
N/A |
No |
|
Lower education |
[6,17] |
Yes |
|
Lower income |
[6] |
No |
|
Male sex |
[6,9] |
No |
| Young adults | [6,9] | No |
