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Nutritional Rickets with Severe Complications in Syrian and Iraqi Refugee Children

Esma Altinel Acoglu1, Husniye Yucel2, Emine Polat2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. esmaaltinel@hotmail.com.

Indian Pediatrics
|January 16, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Nutritional rickets affected over 28% of refugee infants in Turkey. Vitamin D deficiency is a significant concern for vulnerable infant populations requiring prompt intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Investigated nutritional rickets prevalence in Syrian and Iraqi refugee infants presenting to Turkish hospitals in 2017.
  • Assessed 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in 77 refugee children.
  • Diagnosed nutritional rickets in 22 (28.5%) of the participating children.

Discussion:

  • High prevalence of nutritional rickets highlights potential vitamin D deficiency in this refugee infant population.
  • The diagnosis rate of 28.5% indicates a significant public health concern requiring targeted interventions.
  • Lack of follow-up in 11 diagnosed cases poses challenges for effective management and long-term health outcomes.

Key Insights:

  • Nutritional rickets is highly prevalent among Syrian and Iraqi refugee infants in Turkey.
  • Low 25(OH)D levels are strongly associated with diagnosed cases of rickets.
  • Early detection and management are crucial for preventing long-term complications.

Outlook:

  • Further research is needed to understand the specific causes of vitamin D deficiency in this population.
  • Development of targeted nutritional support programs and public health initiatives is recommended.
  • Long-term follow-up studies are essential to monitor the health of affected children and assess intervention effectiveness.

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