Question

Is micronutrient deficiency a non-communicable disease?

Answer 1

Micronutrient deficiency:

1. Micronutrients are the nutrients that are required by the body in small amounts like iron, cobalt, etc.
2. The symptoms that arise due to the lack of nutrients, when they are less than the required amount results in micronutrient deficiency.
3. However, these can not be transferred from one person to another.
4. Therefore, it is a non-communicable disease.
5. Examples include iron deficiency, etc.