Table 3 Adjusted mean 25(OH)D level difference in children with ASD and neither ASD nor DS
From: Hypovitaminosis D in persons with Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder
| Â | Adjusted mean difference on 25(OH)D level (95% CI) ASD cohort (ng/mL) | Adjusted mean difference on 25(OH)D level (95% CI) neurotypical control (ng/mL) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | −0.19 (−0.26–0.12)*** | −0.39 (−0.45 to −0.33)*** |
BMI (kg/m2) | 0.004 (−0.006–0.014) | −0.003 (−0.02–0.01) |
Sex | 0.23 (−0.51–0.98) | −0.56 (−1.21–0.08) |
Race | ||
Caucasian (RC) | -- | -- |
Asian | 0.44 (−2.0–1.12) | −1.82 (−3.31 to −0.33)* |
Black | 1.41 (−0.94–3.75) | 0.79 (−1.24–2.82) |
Nat. Amer. | −1.97 (−25.46–21.52) | - |
Other | −0.21 (−1.14–0.72) | −0.01 (−0.79–0.77) |
Unknown | −0.37 (−2.24–1.49) | −0.30 (−1.87–1.27) |
Ethnicity | ||
Hispanic (RC) | -- | -- |
Not Hispanic | 0.60 (−0.32–1.52) | 2.10 (1.29–2.91)*** |
Unknown | 2.69 (0.93–4.44)** | 0.36 (−1.10–1.82) |