Vitamin deficiency is ‘more likely in the North. Medichecks found a correlation between residing in the north of England and nutrient deficiencies. Reviewing 300,000 blood tests, researchers discovered that northern residents had more “red-flag” illness indicators, such as lower levels of vitamin B12 and beneficial cholesterol HDL. Medichecks’ medical director, Dr Natasha Fernando, expressed concern at these health biomarkers decreasing the further north one travels, linking this to the cost-of-living crisis.
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April 16, 2026
