UNDERSTANDING RICKETS AND ITS PREVENTION

Abstract

Rickets is a disorder that primarily affects the growing bones of children, leading to the softening and weakening of the bone structure. This disease is fundamentally linked with a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, all of which are essential for healthy bone mineralization and skeletal development. Although historically associated with past centuries and impoverished regions, rickets can still pose a significant concern in modern societies, especially where dietary practices, limited sun exposure, or malabsorption syndromes are prevalent.