NHS Battling Vitamin Avalanche Amid Rising Food Prices

Hospital admissions in England surged as vitamin and mineral deficiencies hit record highs in 2023/24. Iron deficiency anaemia cases rocketed nearly tenfold to 191,927, while B vitamin deficiencies saw a triple jump. The Royal College of GPs blames soaring healthy food prices, pushing many towards budget-friendly fast foods—less nutritious, more problematic. In response, the government launched a 10-year health plan focused on prevention and making balanced diets accessible, aiming to turn the tide on this nutritional nightmare.