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Is anemia from b12 deficiency a life-threatening condition?
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Not if treated: It takes a very long time for you to get near death from B12 deficiency. The treatment is so simple and effective, why chance it?
Answered 6/24/2014
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Depends: On in the same way a heart attack or a stroke is, but it can certainly decrease your health and contribute to illness.
Answered 1/11/2013
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