A 56-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of osteomalacia. History reveals that he takes anticonvulsants, underwent small bowel resection 3 years earlier, and suffers from chronic pancreatitis. What is the common link between these three factors and the development of osteomalacia?
a. Impaired phosphate absorption
b. Increased calcium excretion
c. Vitamin D deficiency
d. Impaired vitamin C metabolism
Answer: C
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