concept   rickets
culture   Tropical countries
statement   Rickets prevalence in tropical countries is affected by sun exposure and nutrition.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 rickets Tropical countries Rickets is less common as there is abundant sunshine throughout the year, providing ample opportunity for natural vitamin D synthesis in the skin. 1
2 rickets Tropical countries Rickets is more common due to limited sun exposure and poor nutrition. 1