Weekly Health Quiz: Pathogens, Molecules and Infections

1 Which of the following groups are at greatest risk for both vitamin D deficiency and severe COVID-19 infection and death?

• Caucasians
• The elderly
• Both the elderly and people of color

  The elderly and people of color are the two groups that are at greatest risk for both vitamin D deficiency and severe COVID-19 infection and death. Compelling research shows vitamin D deficiency is driving COVID-19 mortality, so helping these populations optimize their vitamin D levels may prevent tens of thousands of deaths should a second wave of COVID-19 emerge. Learn more.

• People of color