Rickets in Children: An Update

Rickets refers to a deficient mineralization of the growth plate cartilage, predominantly affecting longer bones. Despite the fact that preventive measures are available, it is still a common disease worldwide; nutritional rickets, due to vitamin D deficiency or dietary calcium inadequate intake, re...

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Main Authors: Cristina Gentile, Francesco Chiarelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/7/738