The Prevalence of Rickets Disorder among Children in Saudi Arabia

Alshammari, Omar; Almezani, Adnan Meteb Mohamed; Alshlaqy, Amjad Salem; Alsiraa, Munirah Nasser Nayed; Alenazy, Ghadeer Awad Gadeb; Ghamdi, Saleh Ali Saleh Kharshan Al

doi:10.21608/ejhm.2018.17207

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“…16 However, this rate appears low compared to other studies conducted at the national and international levels, possibly due to differences in study nature, methodology, timing, or missed cases. 16,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27] It is well-established that children are at higher risk of nutritional rickets, with the most affected age groups in our study falling between 11-18 years, consistent with previous research conducted in Saudi Arabia. 28 Adolescents and young adults have higher mineral requirements for proper bone growth and are more prone to vitamin D deficiencyassociated diseases.…”

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“…18,19 While Jazan Province in Saudi Arabia enjoys yearround sunny weather, which suggests much UV radiation for vitamin D production, several investigations at the national level have revealed decreased levels of 25-hydroxy-VitD in the majority of rickets-associated cases. 16,[20][21][22] These cases may be due to behavioral causes as Saudis prefer to stay indoors. The incidence of rickets in Jazan Province remains unknown and only a single study conducted over ten years involving 84 individuals indicated a deficiency in vitamin D in all cases.…”

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Nutritional Rickets Among Children: A Retrospective Study from Saudi Arabia

Darraj,

Hakami,

Maghrabi

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Background Nutritional rickets remains a significant concern in certain countries, with increasing prevalence attributed to factors such as limited sunlight exposure and undernourishment. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with rickets due to nutritional deficiency in children from Jazan Province, southwestern Saudi Arabia. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using descriptive data from medical records at a tertiary hospital in Jazan Province. Records of patients diagnosed with rickets between January 2010 and December 2020 were analyzed. Symptomatic rickets cases from pediatric clinics were included, and diagnoses were based on biochemical and clinical tests. Risk factors were assessed using patient medical records. Data were analyzed using percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Results The study included 84 patients with rickets (53 females and 31 males), primarily between 11–18 years old. The mean body mass index (BMI) of the participants was 21.21. The most common risk factor was nutritional deficiencies, including vitamin D deficiency or calcium deficiency, with 75 patients reporting a family history of vitamin D deficiency. The children had limited sunlight exposure and low levels of calcium and vitamin D. Malnutrition was identified as the highest risk factor for rickets in the study population. Conclusion Nutritional rickets appears to be prevalent in the Jazan Province, emphasizing the need for government organizations to address this preventable disease. Adequate sun exposure and recommended dietary vitamin D intake are crucial to prevent rickets, as this study detected inadequate levels of calcium and vitamin D in children. National studies are required to further identify risk factors and develop appropriate strategies.

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Nutritional Rickets Among Children: A Retrospective Study from Saudi Arabia

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“…Rickets needs to be quickly identified and aggressively treated in order to prevent long-term complications. Radiography, biochemical tests, physical examination, and medical history are typically used to confirm the diagnosis [5,6]. In a cross-sectional study conducted on all children between the northern Saudi Arabian age range of 6 months and 3 years.…”

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“…Regarding risk factors, 15.4% of the toddlers were obese and 41.9% drank soft drinks. Only 55 % of participants breastfed their children, 35.9 % knew what rickets was, 45.3 percent sought medical attention after their kid was diagnosed, and 75 % believed that vitamin D can prevent rickets [5]. Even though there is a lot of sunlight, nutritional rickets is still a problem in many emerging nations.…”

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Prevalence of Rickets among Saudi Population in Arar, Saudi Arabia

Esmaeel,

Tag Elkhatim Mohamed,

Alenazi

et al. 2023

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Background Rickets is the most common non-communicable disease in pediatrics in developing countries, often observed in societies with strict vegetarian diets and not introduced to foods enriched in vitamin D. This poses a barrier to effective treatment, making it a chronic and often subclinical disease. Objective: This study aims to assess the prevalence of rickets among Saudi children and infants in Arar, Saudi Arabia, identify risk factors, and assess symptoms. Methodology: This is a cross- sectional study conducted among Saudi general population in Arar, Saudi Arabia. Adult participants completed a self-administrated questionnaire for their children concerning rickets. All data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 23 with using appropriate statistical methods for description and analysis. P-value less than 0.05 was considered for statistical significance Results: The study included 393 participants, 21.1% of them were males and 78.9% were females. 51.9% aged between 20- 30 years old. 27.3% of participants reported having a child diagnosed with rickets. Age of child at time of diagnosis was less than 12 months (63.4%), between 12- 24 months (31%) and more than 24 months (5.6%) of diagnosed children. Risk factors were identified as vitamin D deficiency at the time of diagnosis in 81.7%, vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy in 78.9%, preterm labor in 45.1% and artificial breastfeeding in 31% of diagnosed children. 91.5% of diagnosed children improved after adherence to treatment. Conclusion: Prevalence of rickets among Saudi children is high, and infants and toddlers should be the focus of rickets prevention strategies.

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