Resurgence of nutritional rickets associated with breast-feeding and special dietary practices.
Ten cases of nutritional rickets seen over a 10-month period are reviewed. The salient clinical features are summarized, and the striking association with unsupplemented breast-feeding, fad diets, and lack of immunizations is discussed. The importance of recognizing such associated practices for purposes of early diagnosis and intervention is stressed.
D001942:Breast Feeding; D004033:Diet Fads / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D008297:Male; D012279:Rickets / Q000209:etiology*; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014815:Vitamins