What is Vitamin d deficiency called?

Answer 1

Rickets is the condition that results from

Low Vitamin D which is is simply termed Hypovitaminosis D. It is possible to have Hypovitaminosis D without Ricketts developing, especially if the low vitD is quickly corrected to normal levels.

Answer 2

Vitamin D deficiency in children can result in a condition known as "rickets" which is essentially abnormal formation of the bones. This is because vitamin D is responsible for calcium and phosphorus absorption, both of which are essential to bone development. A child with rickets will usually develop a curved spine if under 2 years of age (ie, not yet walking), and bowed legs if over 2 years.

Vitamin D deficiency later in life could be a cause of osteoporosis (softing bones), and has been implicated (but not yet proven) as a cause of a number of other maladies including multiple sclerosis and seasonal affective disorder.

Answer 3

Vitamin D deficiency leads to Rickets in children. Vitamin D deficiency leads to Osteomalacia in case of adults.

Answer 4

Rickets