A statistical model to predict vitamin D deficiency in North Cyprus.

This study is designed to develop a scientifically valid statistical model for predicting the probability of having deficient Vitamin D level and to determine possible risk factors causing Vitamin D deficiency. For this aim, the data was acquired from the adults who applied to Near East University (NEU) Hospital internal medicine clinic after ethics committee approval. In line with the purpose, binary logistic regression model was used to determine risk factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]