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This research examines the link between iron and vitamin D deficiencies in Asian toddlers.

Combined deficiency of iron and vitamin D in Asian toddlers.

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Combined deficiencies of iron and vitamin D significantly affect health in Asian toddlers, suggesting the need for integrated strategies.

This research examines the link between iron and vitamin D deficiencies in Asian toddlers.
A review of 145 Asian children at 22 months old from Sorrento Maternity Hospital.
Assessment of plasma concentrations of iron and vitamin D.
Comparison of growth metrics and nutritional parameters between deficient and non-deficient children.
Two-fifths of children exhibited anaemia, and two-fifths had low vitamin D levels.
One-fifth of the children displayed both deficiencies.
Lower haemoglobin and serum iron levels were significantly correlated with low vitamin D concentrations.

Grindulis et al. (1986) studied this question.

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