Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Rickets is the disease of growing bone commonly affects in young children. It commonly occurs due to inadequate sunshine exposure, vitamin D deficiency, dietary deficiency of calcium and phosphorus. Aim: to determine the prevalence, socio‐demographic characteristics, associated risk factors and clinical presentation of rickets in children This was a cross sectional study. A total of 500 suspected children of 0‐14 yrs of age were enrolled in this study. Socio‐demographic information, risk factors, clinical and radiological signs were collected from all the participants. Diagnosis of rickets was made by radiological and biochemical laboratory findings. The prevalence of rickets was 16%, more prevalent in 0‐5 year’s age group males. Most of the participant (60%) residing in rural area and 48.7% belong to lower socio‐economic class. Overall, 58.7% were born to cesarean delivery and 63.7% children with low birth weights. 72.5% of participants reported to have good sun exposure, 67.5% had exclusive breast feeding for at least six months and 60% of mother received calcium/vitamin d supplementation during pregnancy. Rachitic rosaries and widened wrists were the most prominent sign amongst all. Vitamin d deficiency was found in 72.5% of children with rickets. Rickets is a major health problem mainly caused by deficiency of vitamin D. Rachitic rosaries and widened wrists are the most common clinical signs. Since Rickets are a disease which can be prevented, vitamin D should be supplemented.
How to cite this article:
Chirag Sethi and Swati Agrawal. Prevalence Socio‐Demographic Characteristics, Risk Factors and Clinical Presentation of Rickets in Children.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.3.174.178
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