Riboflavin Deficiency Is Highly Prevalent in Females and Children across High and Low/Middle Income Countries Worldwide

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Authors

Liadhan McAnena · University of Ulster

Mary Ward · University of Ulster

Adrian McCann · University of Ulster

Kristina Pentieva · University of Ulster

Leane Hoey · University of Ulster

Ryan Barlow · University of Ulster

Harry R Jarrett ·

Abstract

Riboflavin deficiency is highly prevalent in females and children across many regions worldwide. Given the wide-ranging adverse health consequences of deficiency, population-based strategies to improve riboflavin status in both LMICs and HICs are urgently needed.

Topics & Keywords

Folate and B Vitamins Research Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Fatty Acid Research and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Nutrition

Volume 156, Issue 3, pp. 101277-101277

DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.101277

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