Which disease is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D?

Rickets happens when there’s a lack of Vitamin D over a long period of time. Vitamin D is a vitamin that’s needed for the intestines to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Without enough Vitamin D, the bones can’t get the right balance of minerals, causing them to weaken. In adults, this condition is known as osteomalacia.

• Scurvy comes about as a result of a lack of Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid.
• Night blindness comes about as a result of a lack of Vitamin A, also known as retinol.