Hospital admissions for vitamin deficiencies surge in England, linked to unaffordable healthy diets.

Hospital admissions for vitamin deficiencies, especially iron and B vitamins, have risen sharply in England, with 191,927 admissions in 2023-24, up 11% from the previous year. The Royal College of GPs warns that nutritious diets are becoming unaffordable for many, and the rise in deficiencies is linked to the prevalence of cheap, low-nutrient fast foods. The government plans to address this issue in its 10-year health plan, aiming to shift focus from treatment to prevention.

January 01, 2025
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