I have always heard this word rickets, but i never knew wat it was so i decided to look it up. Doesn't it look painful? I'm really glad i don't have rickets and i feel very sorry for those who do.

Rickets:
the softening of the bones in children which can lead to fractures and deformity.

Yes, Rickets can occur in adults but it targets children suffering from severe malnutrition in developing countries.

You could also call it OSTEOMALACIA

The predominant cause is a vit D deficiency, but lack of calcium in the diet can also cause rickets.

Those who are at higher risk of getting Rickets:

• Dark-skinned children (nicole beware)
• Breast-fed infants whose mothers are not exposed to sunlight
• Breast-fed infants who are not exposed to sunlight
  
  you could go to a doctor to diagnose Rickets through certain methods such as
  * Blood tests to measure calcium and phosphorus levels
  * X-rays of affected bones