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Screening Rastafarian children for nutritional rickets.

J A James, C Clark, P S Ward

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |March 23, 1985
    PubMed
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    Nutritional rickets affected 7 of 42 Rastafarian children under five. Supplementation with vitamin D (cholecalciferol) and iron, alongside increased clinic attendance and immunisation, successfully addressed these deficiencies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Nutritional Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Rastafarian children, particularly those on strict vegan (I-tal) diets, are considered at high risk for nutritional deficiencies.
    • Previous trends showed low clinic attendance, minimal vitamin supplementation, and incomplete immunisation among this population.
    • Nutritional rickets and iron deficiency are significant concerns in vulnerable pediatric groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of nutritional rickets in Rastafarian children under five years of age.
    • To assess the incidence of iron deficiency in this cohort.
    • To evaluate the impact of targeted nutritional and healthcare interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 42 Rastafarian children under five years old registered at an inner-city general practice.
    • Biochemical and radiological investigations were conducted on 20 children adhering to a strict vegan diet.
    • Hemoglobin levels and blood film analysis were used to identify iron deficiency.

    Main Results:

    • The overall prevalence of nutritional rickets was found to be 7/42 (16.7%).
    • Seven out of 20 children on a vegan diet (35%) showed biochemical and radiological evidence of rickets.
    • Iron deficiency was prevalent in 14 out of 18 investigated children (77.8%), indicated by low hemoglobin and hypochromic-microcytic blood films.
    • Treatment with oral cholecalciferol was effective in all seven children with rickets.

    Conclusions:

    • Strict vegan diets pose a significant risk for nutritional rickets and iron deficiency in young Rastafarian children.
    • Early detection and intervention through supplementation (vitamin D and iron) are crucial.
    • Increased engagement with well-baby clinics and adherence to immunisation schedules are vital for improving child health outcomes in this community.

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