THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION ON VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RICKETS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

• Shaislamova Gavkhar Salakhovna

  Tashkent State Medical University

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Environmental degradation has become a significant public health concern, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as young children. Vitamin D deficiency remains one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies worldwide and is closely associated with impaired bone mineralization and the development of rickets in early childhood. Environmental factors, including air pollution, reduced sunlight exposure, urbanization, and unfavorable living conditions, play a crucial role in limiting endogenous vitamin D synthesis. This study aims to investigate the impact of environmental degradation on vitamin D deficiency and its contribution to the development of rickets in children of early age. The article analyzes the relationship between ecological disturbances, reduced ultraviolet radiation exposure, and disturbances in calcium-phosphorus metabolism. Particular attention is given to the role of environmental risk factors in the early diagnosis and prevention of vitamin D deficiency-related skeletal disorders. Understanding these interactions is essential for developing effective preventive strategies, improving child health outcomes, and reducing the burden of rickets in regions affected by environmental deterioration.

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