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Indian Journal of Pediatrics

16-04-2024 | Rickets | Correspondence

Rachitic Fractures and Severe Undernutrition: A Manifestation of Child Neglect

Authors: Sukanya Priyadarshini, Praveen George Paul, Vandana Jain

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics

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To the Editor: We describe two boys from well-off social strata who presented with rachitic fractures, representing child neglect and abuse by omission. …
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Metadata
Title
Rachitic Fractures and Severe Undernutrition: A Manifestation of Child Neglect
Authors
Sukanya Priyadarshini
Praveen George Paul
Vandana Jain
Publication date
16-04-2024
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-024-05123-z