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Rickets (osteomalacia)
A condition that causes the bones of children to soften and weaken, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very rare
Very rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Rare | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Rare |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
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Bones
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