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Rickets - is caused by lack of vitamin D in the diet.
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What bone disease is called by the lack of calcium in the diet?
Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
How many children suffered from Rickets in India in 2012?
number of children affected by rickets in india in the year 2012
How many children suffer from rickets in India in 2012?
number of children affected by rickets in India in the year 2012
What is difference of rickets and osteomalacia?
rickets are seen in children whereas osteomalacia is softaining of bone in the case of adults
Is a deficiency disease in children characterized by defective bone growt?
I suppose that you think to rachitisme.
Why rickets affects children?
A deficiency in vitamin D, responsible for regulating the concentration of calcium and phosphates in the blood, leads to reduction in bone mineral density. In childrens bones, which are still growing, this leads to rickets. In some cases rickets can be caused by calcium deficiency.
What is the disease in children called rickets known as?
Ostomalacia
What are the chief differences between rickets and osteomalacia?
rickets r seen in children while oesteomalacia is softening of bones in adults...
What disease in children in which an inefficient mineralization of the bone forming tissue causes deformities?
rickets also known as osteomalacia
What disease in children called rickets is known as in adults?
osteomalacia
Can rickets cure completely?
Rickets are caused by deficiency of Vitamin D in the body. They are most common among children. If discovered timely, rickets can be completely cured by using a mix of medicines and proper diet.
What diseases cause holes in human bones?
If you have Rickets you can develop holes in your bones like I did when I was a kid.
