I didn't know when I collapsed at work

Twenty-three-year-old Saskia Reeves-Priestley was at work when she suddenly collapsed.

I didn't know when I collapsed at work

TL;DR

  • Vitamin D deficiency is increasing in the UK, particularly among girls and young women.
  • Low vitamin D levels can cause fatigue, dizziness, heart palpitations, and bone pain, potentially leading to conditions like osteomalacia.
  • Sunlight is the primary source of vitamin D, but factors like climate, lifestyle, and skin tone affect production.
  • Doctors do not routinely test for vitamin D deficiency, and symptoms can be easily missed or misdiagnosed.
  • Experts are calling for a raised threshold for classifying vitamin D deficiency and wider food fortification policies, similar to those in Canada and Sweden.