Table 1.
Characteristics of the study population across 25(OH)D (ng/mL) levels.
| Characteristic | ≤12 ng/mL | 12–20 ng/mL | >20 ng/mL | Total | P ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 38) | (n = 110) | (n = 210) | (n = 358) | ||
| Age (years) | 49.57 ± 11.06 | 49.8 ± 10.63 | 48.13 ± 9.81 | 48.8 ± 10.21 | 0.34 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.53 ± 4.45 | 27.05 ± 3.71 | 26.61 ± 3.67 | 26.97 ± 3.81 | 0.019 |
| Physical Activity (h/week) | 1.58 ± 1.96 | 2.36 ± 2.9 | 2.57 ± 2.67 | 2.4 ± 2.69 | 0.111 |
| Sun Exposure (h/week) | 0.89 ± 0.63 | 0.94 ± 0.54 | 0.98 ± 0.51 | 0.96 ± 0.53 | 0.583 |
| Sick days (per year) | 2.87 ± 3.46 | 2.29 ± 3.45 | 2.5 ± 4.91 | 2.47 ± 4.36 | 0.77 |
| Musculoskeletal Pain (% yes, (n)) | 53 (20) | 47 (52) | 54 (113) | 52 (185) | 0.437 |
| Pain Severity §
(VAS) |
1.53 ± 1.77 | 1.4 ± 1.9 | 1.57 ± 1.83 | 1.51 ± 1.84 | 0.738 |
| Education (% Academic, (n)) | 76 (29) | 89 (98) | 88 (184) | 87 (311) | 0.082 |