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D Deficiency Rickets (d + deficiency_rickets)

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Kinds of D Deficiency Rickets

  • vitamin d deficiency rickets
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    Selected Abstracts

    Prevalence and risk factors of vitamin D deficiency rickets in Hokkaido, Japan

    PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, Issue 4 2009
    Kumihiro Matsuo
    Abstract Background:, Resurgence of vitamin D deficiency rickets has been recognized worldwide. While many cases of this disease have been reported in Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan, no prevalence data is available. Here, we investigated the prevalence and risk factors of vitamin D deficiency rickets in Hokkaido. Methods:, A specially designed questionnaire was sent to 84 major pediatric departments of hospitals in Hokkaido to collect information of the confirmed cases between July 1999 and June 2004. Results:, Sixty-seven hospitals responded to the questionnaire. Of these, 20 hospitals reported 31 confirmed cases. All the patients were infants and toddlers, less than 4 years of age. The prevalence of cases in a recent year was estimated to be nine in 100 000 children under four years of age. Most of the 31 cases in our study were breast-fed. Eleven cases showed signs of malnutrition due to unbalanced diet or dietary restriction. Furthermore, the prevalence of cases was higher in the northeastern region than in the southwestern region. The number of cases increased gradually from the end of winter to spring. Conclusions:, This is the first report ascertaining the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency rickets in Hokkaido, Japan. Limited exposure to sunlight and inadequate diet in early childhood are key risk factors of this disease. Thus, it is crucial to introduce active recommendations for vitamin D supplementation based on age, residential area, and to advocate public awareness for preventing this disease. [source]

    Vitamin D deficiency rickets and allegations of non-accidental injury

    ACTA PAEDIATRICA, Issue 4 2010
    KW Feldman
    No abstract is available for this article. [source]

    Vitamin D deficiency rickets and allegations of non-accidental injury

    ACTA PAEDIATRICA, Issue 12 2009
    Colin R Paterson
    Abstract Vitamin D deficiency rickets has long been recognized as a cause of fractures and fracture-like appearances in young children. Often seen in the early 20th century, rickets has recently been regarded as uncommon; the radiological appearances, familiar to previous generations, may not be recognized for what they are. This article reports four children with unexplained fractures initially attributed confidently to non-accidental injury. In each case, the later evidence of vitamin D deficiency led to a reconsideration of that diagnosis. Conclusion:, It is important to be aware of this bone disorder in the differential diagnosis of fractures, to investigate appropriately and to recognize that the radiological appearances may be misleading. A mistaken diagnosis of abuse does real harm, not least to the child itself. [source]