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What can cause vitamin d and iron deficiency besides nutrition?

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Vit D and iron def: Besides dietary causes: vit d deficiency can be seen in inflammatory states in the body as well. Iron deficiency may e form excessive blood loss or destructino ofo rbcs.

Answered 5/30/2014

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