Rickets, BeriBeri, and Iron Deficiency: micronutrient deficiencies in children
Some “forgotten” micronutrient deficiencies continue to be common in children. Deficiencies of vitamin D and/or calcium can cause rickets, a crippling condition related to poor mineralization of growing bones. Rickets is diagnosed by identifying skeletal deformities, elevation of alkaline phosphatas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Bhutan Health Journal |
| Online Access: | https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/21 |