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[Rickets in Asian immigrants].

N López Segura1, M Bonet Alcaina, O García Algar

  • 1Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, España.

Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|August 30, 2002
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Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets and osteomalacia in immigrants, particularly Asian populations, due to environmental and dietary factors. Prevention and treatment strategies for Asian children in Spain need urgent review.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional science
  • Pediatrics
  • Public health

Background:

  • Rickets is thought to be rare in developed nations, but vitamin D deficiency is increasing among immigrant populations.
  • Studies indicate high rates of rickets and osteomalacia in Asian immigrants, including infants, adolescents, and pregnant women, relocating to cooler climates.
  • Environmental and sociocultural factors, such as reduced sunlight exposure and inadequate calcium intake, are primary drivers of this vitamin D deficiency disorder.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the prevention and treatment of rickets and osteomalacia in Asian children and adolescents immigrating to Spain.
  • To address the rising incidence of vitamin D deficiency and related bone disorders in this vulnerable population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on rickets, osteomalacia, and vitamin D deficiency in immigrant populations.

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  • Analysis of environmental, dietary, and sociocultural factors contributing to the condition.
  • Assessment of current prevention and treatment guidelines relevant to Asian children and adolescents in Spain.

    • Main Results:

    • Immigrant populations, especially from Asia, face a significant risk of vitamin D deficiency rickets and osteomalacia.
    • Low sunlight exposure and dietary calcium insufficiency are key etiological factors.
    • The incidence of these conditions is rising in Spain due to increased immigration.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a critical need to re-evaluate and enhance strategies for preventing and treating rickets and osteomalacia in Asian children and adolescents residing in Spain.
    • Public health initiatives should focus on addressing nutritional deficiencies and promoting adequate vitamin D intake within immigrant communities.