One in five Indians vitamin D deficient: ICRIER warns of looming crisis, urges reform for affordable testing & supplements

One in five Indians vitamin D deficient: ICRIER warns of looming crisis, urges reform for affordable testing & supplements

India faces a looming public health crisis as Vitamin D deficiency affects one in five citizens, warns a new ICRIER report. The report calls for urgent reforms—affordable testing, mandatory food fortification, national awareness campaigns and preventive care strategies—to combat the widespread deficiency and ensure a healthier future.

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