ABSTRACT

Osteomalacia is a common disorder which occurs due to impaired mineralisation of osteoid, whereas rickets occurs due to impaired mineralisation of cartilaginous growth plates. Since adults have fused growth plates they are only affected by osteomalacia. In childrens whose growth plates are open, the disorder can occur simultaneously. The most common cause for both these disorders is vitamin D deficiency resulting due to inadequate intake, malabsorption or lack of exposure to sunlight. The aim is to create awareness about rickets and osteomalacia among the college students. A questionnaire was prepared using Google forms based on the awareness of rickets and osteomalacia. It was then circulated among college students using applications such as Whatsapp and Gmail. The results were then calculated and presented with accurate statistics. 64% of students are aware of rickets and osteomalacia and 36% of them are unaware. According to the results, we can understand that most of the college students have a basic knowledge about rickets and osteomalacia, but they are unaware about the major difference between them and thepreventive measures and treatment. Health education camps, seminars, workshops may be conducted to create awareness on risk factors, complications, treatment for rickets and osteomalacia for the community. Keywords : Osteomalacia, rickets, Vitamin D, Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin D dependent rickets
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1030