Redaxe77 t1_itx1pow wrote on October 26, 2022 at 10:44 PM Reply to comment by rosesandtherest in Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death. Over a 14-year follow up period, researchers found that the risk for death significantly decreased with increased vitamin D concentrations, with the strongest effects seen among those with severe deficiencies. by Wagamaga Yeah that seems like a major confounding factor - people that are healthier probably exercise and go out doors more. If you have a chronic illness or a physical disability or difficulty in walking (e.g. arthritis) of course you have worse health.... Permalink Parent 1
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Reply to comment by rosesandtherest in Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death. Over a 14-year follow up period, researchers found that the risk for death significantly decreased with increased vitamin D concentrations, with the strongest effects seen among those with severe deficiencies. by Wagamaga
Yeah that seems like a major confounding factor - people that are healthier probably exercise and go out doors more. If you have a chronic illness or a physical disability or difficulty in walking (e.g. arthritis) of course you have worse health....