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Roadmap to Address Vitamin D Deficiency in India

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  • Arpita Mukherjee

    (Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER))

  • Trishali Khanna

    (Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER))

  • Latika Khatwani

Abstract

India, the world's most populous country, suffers from widespread micronutrient deficiencies, with Vitamin D deficiency emerging as a silent epidemic. It affects individuals across all age groups, income groups and professions, from children, sportspersons, and outdoor workers to healthcare workers, leading to severe health conditions such as rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults. Beyond its health impacts, it threatens national productivity, diminishes workforce efficiency, and contributes to rising healthcare costs.Given this, the objective of the study is to create a roadmap to eradicate Vitamin D deficiency and help India achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) 2030, particularly SDG 3 of good health and well-being, and SDG 2.2, of eradicating all forms of malnutrition by 2030. The study is based on secondary data and information analysis, systematic and meta-analysis of literature, key informant interviews (KIIs) and a stakeholder consultation.

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  • Arpita Mukherjee & Trishali Khanna & Latika Khatwani, 2025. "Roadmap to Address Vitamin D Deficiency in India," Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) Report 25-r-11, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi, India.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdc:report:25-r-11
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