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Journal of the American College of Nutrition
|December 16, 1998
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Vitamin D deficiency rickets still affects infants. Breastfed infants, especially those with darker skin or from mothers with limited sun exposure, are at higher risk and benefit from vitamin D supplementation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Vitamin D deficiency rickets remains a significant pediatric health concern.
  • This case series focuses on four infants aged 4-24 months diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency rickets.

Observation:

  • Patients included one Caucasian male and three African-American females, all exclusively breastfed.
  • Risk factors identified included limited formula supplementation, maternal veil-wearing, multiparity, and higher latitudes.
  • Clinical presentations ranged from incidental biochemical findings to hypocalcemic seizures, with physical signs of rickets observed in females.

Findings:

  • All patients showed biochemical evidence of rickets, with low serum calcium, elevated alkaline phosphatase, and high parathormone levels.

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  • Treatment with vitamin D supplements (2000-10,000 IU/day) and calcium resulted in radiological healing within six months for females.
  • Serum parathormone levels correlated inversely with serum calcium during recovery.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the continued prevalence of vitamin D deficiency rickets in vulnerable pediatric populations.
    • Emphasizes the need for proactive vitamin D supplementation in breastfed infants, particularly those with risk factors like darker skin pigmentation and limited sun exposure.
    • Suggests targeted screening and intervention strategies for at-risk infants to prevent long-term skeletal complications.