Table 1 Basic clinical data and vitamin D status of the studied children
Clinical data | Autistic children ( n = 50) | Control children ( n = 30) |
|---|---|---|
Age ( years) | 8.24 ± 2.37 | 8.63 ± 2.65 |
Sex (male/female) | 39/11 | 24/6 |
The duration of sun exposure (hours/week) | 6.48 ± 1.29 | 6.23 ± 1.41 |
Vitamin D deficiency (<10 ng/mL) | 40% (20/50) | 0 |
Vitamin D insufficiency (10 to 30 ng/mL) | 48% (24/50) | 20% (6/30) |
Vitamin D sufficiency (>30 ng/mL) | 12% (6/50) | 80% (24/30) |