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Does B12 Deficiency Cause Death? Understanding the Risks

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Historically, pernicious anemia, a severe form of B12 deficiency, was often fatal before effective treatments were discovered. Today, while a B12 deficiency does not directly cause death, leaving it unaddressed can lead to serious, life-threatening health complications. This risk makes early diagnosis and proper management critically important.