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Disease by deficiency of vitamin D

What is the disease which is caused by the deficiency of the vitamin D? Which tissue it affect more?

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Lack of vitamin D causes disease called as rickets or rachitis, characterized by the decalcification of bones and bone deformities. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and therefore it is related to osseous tissue health.

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