Unlabelled: The sustainable developmental goals emphasize good health, reduction in preventable neonatal and under-five mortalities, and attaining zero hunger. However, South Asian countries report a higher incidence of neonatal and under-five mortalities when compared to the Western world, many of which are attributed to maternal and perinatal micronutrient deficiencies. Isolated nutrient deficiency in the absence of calorie deficit poses a diagnostic challenge since such deficiencies present with acute multisystemic and enigmatic manifestations.
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