Risk factors for nutritional rickets in children under 36 months: a civil hospital case study

ABSTRACT

Background: Nutritional rickets is a common problem in Pakistan especially in Karachi with majority of the population living in enclosed housing and slums having limited or no sun exposure. There is a dearth of significant data regarding rickets in Pakistan especially in Sindh which emphasizes the need for further research. This study can be a foundation for other studies regarding strategies for prevention and early diagnosis of rickets