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Table 4 Characterization of the 25(OH) vitamin D levels status in the study sample

From: Assessment of vitamin D-binding protein (DBP) gene polymorphisms and their correlation with multiple sclerosis: a case-control study in a sample of the Syrian population

Sample (no.)

Median, interquartile range of 25(OH) vitamin D level (range between parenthesis)

95%CI for median

p value

MS (40)

13.95, 9.35 to 18.05 (8.0–26.0)

10.20–17.53

p = 0.0003*

Controls (70)

18.40, 14.10 to 27.0 (8.70–38.5)

16.01 to 20.20

Sample (no.)

Severe deficiency (%)

Insufficient (%)

Sufficient (%)

MS (40)

11 (27.5%)

40 (100%)

0 (0%)

Controls (70)

5 (7.1%)

60 (85.7%)

10 (14.3%)

  1. *Statistically significant associations (p < 0.05)