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

Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.


Where can you get Rickets?

how do u get rickets


How did rickets affect pirates?

Rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency leading to weakened bones, was common among sailors, including pirates, due to their limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables while at sea. The condition resulted in symptoms like bone deformities and weakness, which could hinder a pirate's ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Additionally, rickets could lead to higher susceptibility to injuries during battles or rough sea conditions, potentially impacting a pirate crew's overall effectiveness and longevity.


Are rickets caused by microbes?

No, rickets is not caused by microbes. Rickets is caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium or phosphate.


What has the author John Rickets written?

John Rickets has written: 'John Rickets, Byrsa Basilica Sive Regale Excambium'


Do microbes cause rickets?

Rickets is not a microbe. Rickets is a disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D, which is an essential vitamin (that is it is not produced by the body). Body gets vitamin D when sunlight falls on the skin.


How is rickets diagnosed?

Rickets is diagnosed by x-ray examination of leg bones


What nutrient will result in rickets?

Whish mineral deficiency may result in rickets


When did King Charles 1 discover he had rickets?

I have never heard of him having rickets, but if he did , he had doctors at court, so they would have diagnosed that, but usually rickets are a childhood ailment.


How could a person get rickets?

the only way you can get rickets is by not getting much vitamin d


What is the vitamin needed to prevent rickets?

vitamin D will prevent rickets.


What do some children develop rickets?

Rickets - is caused by lack of vitamin D in the diet.