High Burden of Iron and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Among Apparently Healthy Indian Infants Aged 9–12 Months: A Secondary Analysis of Cross-Sectional Data

Mounika Reddy Rashmi Kundapur Badam Vyshnavi Aziz Fatma Akshay Kumar Yadav Mykala S. Chavan M. Samprathi

Jul 2026 · Indian Journal of Pediatrics · Vol 93, pp. 983 - 985 · 0 citations · 10 references

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Findings reveal substantial hidden burden of micronutrient deficiency in apparently healthy Indian infants, underscoring the limitations of growth-based screening and the need for proactive multi-micronutrient strategies during routine child health visits.

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