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Osteomalacia : Causes

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Osteomalacia
In children, the condition is called rickets and is usually caused by low levels of vitamin D.Other conditions that may lead to osteomalacia include:.Not enough vitamin D in the diet Not enough exposure to sunlight, which produces vitamin D in the...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 15, 2008

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency exists when the concentration of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D(25-OH-D) in the blood serum occurs at 12 nanograms/milliliter(ng/ml) or less. This is one-half to one-fourth the amount normally present.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Among the Missing: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential to help your body absorb and use calcium to help build strong bones and teeth.
Source:StayWell
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency exists when the concentration of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D(25-OH-D) in the blood serum occurs at 12 ng/ml(nanograms/milliliter), or less. The normal concentration of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D in the blood serum is 25-50 ng/ml.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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