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Why are Kiwi kids still getting rickets?

Nine To Noon

English - September 23, 2021 21:30 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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Despite prescriptions for Vitamin D supplements being on the rise, around 20 children each year are being hospitalised for rickets, a condition which affects bone development. Endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Auckland, Dr Mark Bolland says the condition is easily preventable. His team has looked why there are still cases emerging.