https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/bu-lp2072620.php
This might contribute to the higher rate of Covid-19 infection in people of color.
I wish I did not know from experience that I have to clearly state that this does not mean there are not other reasons, which should be obvious if humans were rational, and weren't looking for an excuse to criticize.
News Release 26-Jul-2020
Bar-Ilan University
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"The main finding of our study was the significant association of low plasma vitamin D level with the likelihood of COVID-19 infection among patients who were tested for COVID-19, even after adjustment for age, gender, socio-economic status and chronic, mental and physical disorders," said Dr. Eugene Merzon, Head of the Department of Managed Care and leading researcher of the LHS group. "Furthermore, low vitamin D level was associated with the risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection, although this association wasn't significant after adjustment for other confounders," he added. "Our finding is in agreement with the results of previous studies in the field. Reduced risk of acute respiratory tract infection following vitamin D supplementation has been reported," said Dr. Ilan Green, Head of the LHS Research Institute.
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