I remember this as a childhood diease
2007-07-29 15:39:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
As I recall rickets was associated with a deficiency in vtamin D, so assuming that's not a common issue for people anymore, the instances of that condition developing now are fairly rare. As a child however, I remember a great uncle of mine whose legs were horribly bowed as a result of that condition.
2007-07-29 15:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by Captain S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Transportation and importation of food, with good refrigeration is the reason. Everyone has plenty of opportunity to consume vitamin D. Plus children are basically forced to consume vitamin D in enriched milk in schools.
2007-07-29 15:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure that rickets was caused by lack of vitamin c. Not completely sure and the reason is we have access to fruit now we do..
2007-07-29 16:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by Darla 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No idea, to me the US being so developped country should not have any diseases!!!! Even if it is there the best treatment should also be available there.
2007-07-29 16:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by narayankrishnasingh 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋