date:Dec 18, 2012
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The college also called for more research into the benefits of food fortification, the link between the deficiency and bone disease and a public health awareness campaign.
Blair said: Its important to make sure all healthcare professionals can spot the signs of vitamin D deficiency in children: aches and pains, poor growth, muscle weakness and seizures and make sure they get properly treated.
Vitamin D deficiency is thought to affect at least half of the UKs white population, up to 90% of