A comprehensive analysis of vitamin A deficiency in China from 1990 to 2021, examining temporal trends and demographic influences
Despite substantial progress, VAD persists with evolving sex-age disparities. The 2013 sex burden reversal and dual vulnerability of children/young adults necessitate sex-stratified interventions. Integration of supplementation programs with socioeconomic development is vital for eliminating VAD in China and high-burden regions.
Authors
- Feng Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6903-9761)
- Tianyao Lei
- Chenxia Juan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6231-326X)
- Yue Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5566-2341)
- Yan Mao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2689-8608)
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (CN)
- Jiangsu Province Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1681583
- Primary Topic
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Government of Jiangsu Province
- Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province