Rickets is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin D in the body. This disease causes softening of the bone and the legs bow to try and support the weight of the body. The disease is common in the underdeveloped world, where vitamin D is not as prevalent in the diet. In North America, rickets is rare, however children who are always inside and never exposed to sunlight may also be susceptible to rickets.
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