NUTRITION
MALNUTRITION
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vitamin A deficiency
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iron-deficiency anemia
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iodine deficiency disorder
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protein-energy malnutrition
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Detailed explanation-1: -Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder in the world, both in developing and industrialized countries. This deficiency is the leading cause of anemia, and is most prevalent in women and children (1).
Detailed explanation-2: -Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common type, but low levels of folate or vitamin B-12 can also cause the condition, and a low vitamin C intake can contribute to it. Anemia affects over 30% of the world’s population, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Detailed explanation-3: -Anemia makes important contributions to disease burden in most low-and middle-income countries. The burden of anemia remains highest in sub-Saharan Africa, with South Asia also heavily affected.