EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Rickets is a condition that affects bone development in children. It causes bone pain, poor growth and soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities. Adults can experience a similar condition, which is known as osteomalacia or soft bones. Read more about the signs and symptoms of rickets and osteomalacia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rickets is the softening and weakening of bones in children, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency. Rare inherited problems also can cause rickets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Osteomalacia is softening of the bones. It most often occurs because of a problem with vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium. Your body needs calcium to maintain the strength and hardness of your bones. In children, the condition is called rickets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Over time, a vitamin D or calcium deficiency will cause rickets in children and soft bones (osteomalacia) in adults. See preventing rickets for more information and advice about ensuring your child gets enough vitamin D and calcium.

Detailed explanation-5: -Osteomalacia describes a disorder of “bone softening” in adults that is usually due to prolonged deficiency of vitamin D. This results in abnormal osteoid mineralization.