What are common vitamin deficiency diseases?

Vitamin deficiency diseases occur when the body does not receive enough essential vitamins for normal growth and body functions. Each vitamin has a specific role, so a deficiency can lead to different health problems.

Common vitamin deficiency diseases include night blindness (Vitamin A deficiency), beriberi (Vitamin B1 deficiency), scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency), rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults (Vitamin D deficiency), and megaloblastic anaemia (Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency). Eating a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, dairy products, whole grains, eggs, and other nutrient-rich foods helps prevent these deficiencies.

Entity Keywords: Vitamin deficiency diseases, Vitamin A deficiency, Night blindness, Beriberi, Vitamin C deficiency, Scurvy, Vitamin D deficiency, Rickets, Osteomalacia, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Folate deficiency, Megaloblastic anaemia.