In this retrospective study from Saudi Arabia, which is a rich and sunny country, we report
our experience with 34 adolescents (20 females, 10 males) with rickets. The commonest …

Objective. This study describes the magnitude and characteristics of nutritional rickets and
associated risk factors among children in Qatar. Subjects. A consecutive sample of 730 …

Background: Nutritional rickets remains prevalent in many developing countries, despite the
availability of ample sunlight. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical features …

Context: Nutritional rickets is usually attributed to vitamin D deficiency. Studies from some
tropical countries have postulated low dietary intake of calcium as the cause of nutritional …

Background Nutritional rickets remains a significant concern in certain countries, with
increasing prevalence attributed to factors such as limited sunlight exposure and …

Abstract Context: The Middle East has a high incidence of rickets, and it is also common in
Europe-dwelling children of Middle Eastern origin. Objective: The objective of the study was …

Objective: Because the causes of nutritional rickets in tropical countries are poorly
understood, we conducted a case-control study to determine factors associated with rickets …

Introduction: Nutritional rickets has been described from at least 59 countries in the last 20
years. Its spectrum of causes differs in different regions of the world. Methods: We conducted …

Background: There is no local data about rickets available in Hazara Division, while clinical
experience suggests that problem exists in this area with abundant sunlight. We carried out …

Aim. To describe the characteristics of children with vitamin D deficiency rickets and identify
common features and predisposing factors. Methods. A review of the clinical notes of all …