This scientific article aims to describe the micronutrient deficiencies in the Mexican population participating in the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2022 (Ensanut 2022).
The findings were: the prevalences of iron deficiency, low vitamin B12 levels, and vitamin D deficiency were 30.6%, 17.4%, and 4.7% in preschoolers; 17.2%, 20%, and 37.1% in schoolchildren; and 39.7%, 34.0%, and 37.7% in women, respectively. In conclusion, iron deficiency in preschoolers and micronutrient deficiencies in women were highly prevalent. A call to action is needed to carry out targeted interventions in groups with greater social disadvantage.
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