RICKETS IN PEDIATRICS

Rickets is a serious metabolic bone disease that mostly affects young children and newborns during times of fast growth. Soft, fragile bones and skeletal abnormalities are the result of poor mineralization of the developing bone and cartilage at the epiphyseal growth plates. The most prevalent cause of the illness is a lack of calcium, phosphate, or vitamin D, all of which are necessary for healthy bone growth and mineralization. Vitamin D deficiency continues to be the most common cause globally, particularly in underdeveloped nations where poor nutritional intake, restricted sunshine exposure, and hunger are prominent. Despite the availability of excellent preventive interventions, millions of children worldwide still suffer from rickets, a serious pediatric health issue that has been acknowledged for millennia.