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REPORTS SAYS - A total of 17 studies were found; 5 in America, 2 in Europe, 1 in Africa, 8 in Asia and 1 in Oceania. Again, the highest prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was found in children from the Middle East. ... Most countries reported high vitamin D deficiency prevalence. Prevalence of low vitamin D status in infants worldwide. VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY – THE SILENT EPIDEMIC According to studies it has been linked to breast cancer, colon cancer, and also prostate cancer. Some doctors also link its deficiency to heart disease, weight gain and depression.