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by abiogenesis 2225 days ago
Because they are still deficient of vitamin D [1]:

> It is evident that, despite the location of Ecuador and the intensity of UV rays it receives throughout the year, Ecuadorian subjects have insufficient levels of vitamin D.

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5576417/