Rickets In Children And Methods Of Its Prevention
Keywords:
rickets, children, vitamin D, calcium, prevention, Uzbekistan, nutritional rickets.Abstract
Rickets is a disease that occurs in children as a result of impaired bone mineralization and is associated with a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention methods of rickets in children, including studies conducted by Uzbek scientists. A systematic review of 10 scientific sources in the Scopus and PubMed databases for 2015–2025, as well as publications from the Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute (TashPMI) and Andijan State Medical Institute (ADTI) was conducted. The prevalence of rickets in Uzbekistan depends on climatic factors, dietary habits, and level of education, with the risk reaching up to 80% in premature children. As preventive measures, exposure to sunlight, vitamin D (400–600 IU/ day ), and a diet rich in calcium are effective. The prevalence of rickets and preventive measures by age groups are presented in an expanded table. The article provides practical guidelines for the Uzbek healthcare system.
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