Which of these diseases is more prevalent in children, and was exceedingly common in the United States and other industrialized nations before vitamin D was added to milk?
A) rickets
B) osteomyelitis
C) osteoporosis
D) achondroplasia
E) Pagetʹs disease

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Rickets is a disease that affects bone development in children and is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It was more prevalent before vitamin D fortification in foods like milk.

Which of These Diseases Is More Prevalent in Children, and Was