Table 2 Serum vitamin D level and exposure to direct sun in two groups
From: Evaluation of serum 25-Hydroxy vitamin D levels in children with autism Spectrum disorder
Variable | ASD Mean (SD) | Healthy children Mean (SD) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
serum 25-hydroxyvitamine D level ng/mg | 9.03 (4.14) | 15.25 (7.89) | < 0.001 |
Time of exposure to sun | 27.42 (33.14) | 33.06 (42.94) | 0.56 |
| Â | ASD N (%) | Healthy children N (%) | Â |
Deficient of Vitamin D (≤20 ng/ml) | 30 (96.77) | 22 (70.97) | 0.006 |
Insufficient of Vitamin D (21–29 ng/ml) | 1 (3.22) | 9 (29.03) |