Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Department of Applied Medical Science, Umm Al Qurah University, Saudi Arabia
Research Article
The Impact of Vitamin D Status on COVID-19 Severity among Hospitalized
Patients in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Cross-Section
Study
Author(s): Alquthami Fdiyah R*, Qadhi Alaa H, Mustafa Riham A and Ghafouri Kholoud J
Background: COVID-19 continuous spreads and causes numerous challenges for health care system. Vitamin D modulates the immune system by different mechanisms.
Objective: To examine the effect of vitamin D status of hospitalized COVID-19 patients and its influence on the severity of disease.
Subjects and methods: A retrospective multicentre cross-sectional study was conducted in the Western region of Saudi Arabia (SA) between June and August 2020. The demographic and clinical characteristics, laboratory tests included serum 25(OH)D and clinical outcome included admission for the intensive care unit (ICU), length stay on hospital, mechanical ventilation (MV) support and mortality were recorded and analysis for 197 of COVID-19.
Results: 144 (73.10%) had serum 25(OH)D<20 ng/ml, 31 (15.74%) .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9600.21.s9.1000828