What diseases are causally linked to vitamin D deficiency?

The classical clinical consequence of vitamin D deficiency is osteomalacia, presenting as rickets in children. This remains a common problem in parts of the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent, and occurs when serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood 2016-02, Vol.101 (2), p.185-189
Main Author: Reid, Ian R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls - prevention & control
Bone density
Causes of
Diabetes
Dietary Supplements
Females
Humans
Molecular Biology
Muscular Strength
Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia - blood
Osteomalacia - prevention & control
Osteoporotic Fractures - prevention & control
Physical Fitness
Pregnancy
Prevention
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic - methods
Risk factors
Scientific Concepts
Vitamin D
Vitamin D - analogs & derivatives
Vitamin D - blood
Vitamin D - therapeutic use
Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency - blood
Vitamin D Deficiency - complications
Young Children
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Summary:The classical clinical consequence of vitamin D deficiency is osteomalacia, presenting as rickets in children. This remains a common problem in parts of the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent, and occurs when serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/archdischild-2014-307961