Riboflavin Deficiency Is Highly Prevalent in Females and Children across High and Low/Middle Income Countries Worldwide

Liadhan McAnena; Mary Ward; Adrian McCann; Kristina Pentieva; Leane Hoey; Ryan Barlow; Harry R Jarrett; Maeve A. Kerr; JJ Strain; Catherine Hughes; Albert Flynn; Janette Walton; Yvonne Lamers; Parveen Bhatti; Crystal D Karakochuk; Kyly C. Whitfield; Michelle Murphy; Pere Cavallé; Lorna Cox; Ann Prentice; Damon A Parkington; Tabasum Makhdoomi; Sengchanh Kounnavong; Guy-Marino Hinnouho; Nelly Birungi; Tim Green; H. McNulty

doi:10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.101277

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The research aims to assess the prevalence and health implications of riboflavin deficiency among females and children globally.
Analyzed data from various regions worldwide
Compared prevalence rates across high-income and low/middle-income countries
Identified adverse health consequences related to riboflavin deficiency
Riboflavin deficiency is notably high in females and children
Health issues related to deficiency were documented
Urgent need for strategies to enhance riboflavin levels was emphasized

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Population-based strategies improve riboflavin status in females and children, suggesting urgent health measures are needed.

Abstract

Riboflavin deficiency is highly prevalent in females and children across many regions worldwide. Given the wide-ranging adverse health consequences of deficiency, population-based strategies to improve riboflavin status in both LMICs and HICs are urgently needed.

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McAnena et al. (2026) studied this question.

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