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Comparison of vitamin D deficiency versus nondeficiency
| Outcome | Number of studies | Findings |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 12 | OR: 2.47, 95% CI: 1.50–4.05; I 2 = 30.5% |
| 3 | HR: 4.11, 95% CI: 2.40–7.04; I 2 = 11.6% | |
| Hospital admission | 3 | OR: 2.18, 95% CI: 1.48–3.21; I 2 = 0% |
| Length of hospital stay | 2 | 0.52 days; 95% CI: 0.25–0.80; I 2 = 89.6% |
| ICU admission | 4 | OR: 5.44, 95% CI: 0.38–78.42; I 2 = 83.1% |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; ICU, intensive care unit; OR, odds ratio.
