Question
Recently, I’ve noticed that children tend to sweat easily, especially on their heads, and some opinions suggest that this might be a sign of rickets. What factors can lead to rickets?
Answer
The occurrence of rickets is closely related to an improper calcium-phosphorus ratio in the diet. If the calcium-phosphorus ratio in the food is not suitable, children are more prone to developing rickets. Breast milk has an appropriate calcium-phosphorus ratio that is easy to absorb, whereas milk has a high calcium content but an unsuitable ratio, making it less absorbable. This is why artificially fed infants have a higher risk of rickets than breastfed infants. Additionally, insufficient outdoor activity in infants and young children, especially during winter, leads to inadequate synthesis of vitamin D in the body, which is another cause of rickets.