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What effects does a severe deficiency of vitamin d have on the body?
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Bone disease.: The most proven problem from vitamin d deficiency is bone disease. In children rickets occurs leading to poor growth and deformed bones. Other problems may include muscle weakness, infections including tuberculosis, diabetes and cancer.
Answered 4/8/2013
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