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Mineral Deficiency Diseases
Iron Deficiency means less than adequate iron levels in the body.
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of
Iron is necessary for the formation of
Iron deficiency affects about 10 percent of pre-menopausal women, 6 percent of post-menopausal women, and fewer than 2 percent of men.
Most older people who become deficient do so...
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Vitamin D deficiency may lead to disease
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Folate deficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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