The disease rickets develops in children due to the deficiency of :
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2022
Vitamin D is crucial for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for the proper development and maintenance of bones. Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to impaired mineralization of bones, causing them to become soft and weak. In children, this condition is known as rickets, characterized by bone deformities.