Chronic deficiency of which vitamin impairs calcium absorption, predisposing to osteomalacia in adults or rickets in children?
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Correct answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency reduces intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, leading to hypocalcemia, bone demineralization, and osteomalacia in adults or rickets in children.
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