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What causes rickets? Write down it's symptoms and prevention​

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The most common cause of RICKETS is a LACK of vitamin D or calcium in a child's diet. Both are ESSENTIAL for children to develop strong and healthy bones. Sources of vitamin D are: sunlight – your skin produces vitamin D when it's exposed to the sun, and we get most of our vitamin D this way.

PREVENTION

The best way to PREVENT rickets is to eat a diet that includes adequate amounts of calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D. People with kidney disorders should have their calcium and phosphate levels monitored on a regular basis by their doctors. Rickets can also be prevented with moderate sun exposure.

Symptoms

Delayed growth.

Delayed motor skills.

Pain in the spine, pelvis and legs.

Muscle weaknesS



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