Pedia Flash Star Vol-11, No-1, 2026

Pedlatrtc allergic diseases  are linked  to reduced  quality of life, school absenteeism, and substantial healthcare costs. The most  common  allergic  conditions  in  children  include atopic dermatitis, systemic Immunoglobulin E mediated Food Allergy QgEFA), asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eosinophilic BSophagltls. Collectively, thBSe disorders represent some of the most prevalent chronic illnesses in childhood,  affecting approximately one In 5 children.'

Vitamin D deficiency is increasingly recognized as a global public health problem affecting infants, children, and adolescents. Recent pooled data suggest that low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations remain common across many regions of the world, including low and middle income countries. In India, suboptimal vitamin D status is frequent in children, adolescents, and pregnant or lactating mothers, often coexisting with inadequate dietary calcium intake.