What Deficiency Causes Sternum Pain? Understanding Nutritional Links to Chest Discomfort
                                
                                
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                                According to the CDC, nearly 40% of adults in the U.S. have a vitamin D deficiency, a condition that can be linked to chest discomfort and sternum pain. While many causes of chest pain are serious, some are related to simple nutritional deficiencies, raising the question: what deficiency causes sternum pain and musculoskeletal issues?