"These results are alarming," says Ty Beal, senior technical specialist at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, in a media release. "Most people - even more than previously thought, across all regions and countries of all incomes - are not consuming enough of multiple essential micronutrients. These gaps compromise health outcomes and limit human potential on a global scale."
The study reveals that over 5 billion people worldwide don't get enough iodine, vitamin E, or calcium in their diets. Nearly 5 billion have inadequate iron intake, representing staggering proportions of the global population, with 68% lacking iodine and 66% lacking calcium.
The findings from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the University of California-Santa Barbara highlight the significance of micronutrients, stating that even small deficiencies can have significant impacts on health, productivity, and quality of life.
The research underscores that iron deficiency, affecting 65% of people worldwide, is particularly concerning as it's the most common cause of anemia, leading to fatigue, weakness, and impaired cognitive function.
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