What is the most common vitamin deficiency in Australia? The surprising answer
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Despite Australia's reputation as a sun-drenched country, a 2011–12 Australian Health Survey revealed that almost one in four adults had a vitamin D deficiency. This may seem surprising, but recent studies consistently point toward this as a significant public health issue, frequently citing low intakes as common across the population. Beyond the "sunshine vitamin," other deficiencies are also prevalent, sparking the question: what is the most common vitamin deficiency in Australia?
