Tag: Calciferol deficiency

Worldwide, as many as 1 billion people are estimated to have vitamin D deficiency, a condition that can have serious health consequences. The primary deficiency disease of calciferol, or vitamin D, affects the bones, leading to conditions known as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

Worldwide, it is estimated that one billion people have a vitamin D deficiency, with a lack of calciferol being a leading cause. This critical nutrient is essential for bone health, and its absence can lead to severe and painful skeletal disorders, impacting both children and adults.