Rickets and Osteomalacia

Rickets and Osteomalacia PPT Summary

1. Rickets primarily affects children under two years of age, manifesting as bone deformities and developmental delay.
2. Vitamin D is essential; its deficiency leads to delayed mineralization of the growth plates.
3. Malnutrition disorders and dietary deficiencies are major etiological factors in rickets and osteomalacia.
4. Exposure to sunlight and specific changes in diet may serve as preventive measures against these conditions.
5. Genetic rickets caused by mutations affecting vitamin D metabolism require unique treatment approaches.

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