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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Vitamin D deficiency is documented in exclusively breastfed infants in Indian and international literature.
  • Some nations have established guidelines for preventing vitamin D deficiency in this vulnerable group.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence of nutritional rickets in exclusively breastfed babies in India.
  • To prompt further research and policy discussion on vitamin D supplementation for exclusively breastfed infants in India.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 20 cases of nutritional rickets.
  • Diagnosis in exclusively breastfed infants between December 2003 and December 2006.
  • Assessment of vitamin D supplementation history.

Main Results:

  • Twenty exclusively breastfed infants were diagnosed with nutritional rickets.
  • None of the diagnosed infants had received vitamin D supplementation.
  • The study period was from December 2003 to December 2006.

Conclusions:

  • Exclusively breastfed infants in India may be at risk for nutritional rickets.
  • There is a need for evidence-based guidelines on vitamin D supplementation for exclusively breastfed infants in India.
  • Further research and policy debate are crucial for addressing this public health issue.