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Vitamin D and Hospital Admission in Older Adults: A Prospective AssociationLow levels of vitamin D linked to increased hospital visit and length of stay, not to mention the risk of Covid.The health effects of vitamin D are well documented, with increasing evidence of its roles beyond bone health.This study showed an inverse association between vitamin D and Emergency department (ED) attendance Those admitted had lower mean vitamin D concentrations (58.4 vs. 69.3 nmol/L, p < 0.001).Higher vitamin D was inversely associated with hospital admission and length of stay (LOS).The study also showed independent prospective associations between vitamin D deficiency and increased hospitalisation by older adultshttps://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/616