Subclinical Rickets

Authors

  • Tanveer Hussain Shah Department of Biochemistry and Health Sciences Hazara University Mansehra Pakistan
  • Mukhtiar Hassan Department of Biochemistry and Health Sciences Hazara University Mansehra Pakistan
  • Tahir Saeed Siddiqui Department of Pediatric Ayub Medical College & Hospital Abbottabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.304.4518

Keywords:

Sub clinical, Camouflagic rickets, Hazarian school students, Physical indications, Daily meals, Synergistic effect.

Abstract

Objective: The study on sub clinical rickets is unique in the sense that it has not been preplanned conducted anywhere especially in Pakistan. The objective of present study was to explore the prevalence, gender and geographical distribution of sub clinical rickets and their related factors among school students.

Methods: Out of total participants, 189(90%) students were finally included in the study from rural, urban and suburban high schools of Hazara Division, KPK. The age of boys and girls students was 11 years to 16 years. Anthropometrics data along with daily intakes of meal and availability of sun shine

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Published

2014-06-07

How to Cite

Shah, T. H., Hassan, M., & Siddiqui, T. S. (2014). Subclinical Rickets. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 30(4). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.304.4518

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 4 (2014): July - August 2014 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles