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Rickets is caused by Vitamin D or calcium deficiency. It can affect people anywhere and of any age, but it mainly affects children in developing countries.

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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.


Do rickets still exist?

Yes, Rickets still does exist yet is not as common any more.


Why is rickets a common disease in many third world countries?

Rickets is a result of malnutrition. Hence it is common where food is of poor quality and quantity.


What are facts about rickets?

Rickets is a deficiency disease if you have a lack of Vitamin d. Rickets is when the bones soften and start to disintegrate, you can get Vitamin A through citrus fruits and vegetables and also through sunlight. It is mainly common in young children, especially young dark skinned children, for they don't collect as much sunlight.dark skinned people collect the most sun!


Common deficiency disease of a malnourish child?

Rickets


Why are Rickets more common in colder climates?

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Is rickets a vitamin d deficiency?

Rickets are symptom of vitamin D deficiency. It's a basically softening of bones usually in children due to lack of vitamin D, calcium or phosphorus. As such bones become more prone to malformity and fractures. Rickets are most common disease in childhood age.


What bone disease is called by the lack of calcium in the diet?

Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.


What are the common disease of skeletal system?

Rickets & Arthritis might fall into that category


Where can you get Rickets?

how do u get rickets


How is rickets spread?

by not taking enough vitamin d as a person with rickets does


What cultural group is affected most by Rickets?

Cacasian or Asian people.