A deficiency in vitamin C can lead to scurvy, characterised by fatigue, swollen and bleeding gums, joint pain and anaemia.
Insufficient vitamin D and calcium can result in rickets, causing soft and weakened bones, skeletal deformities and delayed growth in children.
Inadequate iron levels can lead to iron deficiency anaemia, marked by fatigue, weakness, pale skin and shortness of breath.
Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency can cause beriberi, resulting in neurological and cardiovascular symptoms such as muscle weakness, nerve damage and heart issues.
A lack of vitamin A can lead to night blindness, an impairment in low-light vision and may progress to more severe eye conditions.
Inadequate calcium and vitamin D levels can contribute to osteoporosis, a condition characterised by weakened bones, increased fracture risk and decreased bone density.
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