50% of children in Sri Lanka suffers from Vitamin D deficiency

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A Health Ministry study revealed more than 50% of children in the country are suffering from vitamin D deficiency. Dr Renuka Jayatissa, a Consultant Medical Nutritionist at the Medical Research Institute Sri Lanka said this situation could possibly lead to various illnesses. She stressed in order to avoid any issues, children should be exposed to sunlight for a few minutes between 10:00 am and 02:00 pm daily.