Prevalence and Factors Associated with Rickets-like Bone Deformities in Rural Cameroon: A Cross-sectional Study of Children in M’mockmbie Village in the Southwest Region
DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, Bruno Kenfack, Nerry Tanlaka Nkengazem, Solange Ikei Nkengazem, Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou, Ngam Lois Nabuin, Epole Akume Ewang, Mildred Ntube Nfor Ewang, Kubin Valerie Doine, Edu Jude Gbibe, Shu Cyrus Ngwa, Njong Noela Ngebi & Toche Gatchuessi Brice Arnauld · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2025
Background: Rickets remains a significant public health concern in resource-limited settings, causing bone deformities through impaired mineralization. While traditionally linked to vitamin D deficiency, calcium deficiency appears predominant in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Neverthe...