Prevalence of classic signs and symptoms of rickets and vitamin D deficiency in Mongolian children and women

▸ There is high prevalence of classic signs and symptoms of rickets in Mongolian children under five. ▸ Bone deformation of rickets is common in children above one year. ▸ The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is high in children and reproductive age women, in Mongolia. ▸ Vitamin D supplementation in “adequate doses” is insufficient in Mongolian children. ▸ A trial survey is needed to assess the safe and effective doses of vitamin D supplementation in Mongolian children and women. A vitamin D food fortification program for children and pregnant women is required.