RICKETS: A PREVENTABLE BONE DISEASE – CAUSES, PREVENTION, AND MODERN MANAGEMENT.
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Keywords: Rickets, bone disease, vitamin D deficiency, skeletal deformities, calcium, prevention, management, childhood, nutrition, treatment.Abstract
Annotation: Rickets is a preventable bone disease that primarily affects children, leading to weakened bones, skeletal deformities, and growth retardation. This article explores the causes of rickets, its prevention strategies, modern management approaches, and its treatment. The paper examines existing literature, identifies effective prevention methods, and discusses recent advances in managing this condition. Early intervention and proper nutrition, particularly vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate intake, are highlighted as key components in preventing rickets.
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