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disease > metabolic disorder > vitamin deficiency > vitamin A deficiency
disease > nutrition disorder > vitamin deficiency > vitamin A deficiency

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vitamin A deficiency  

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  • Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) or hypovitaminosis A is a lack of vitamin A in blood and tissues. It is common in poorer countries, but rarely is seen in more developed countries. (Wikipedia)

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