It is a disease where the bones become soft and weak due to defect in mineralization of bone. This led to fractures even with a minimal trauma and also cause the deformities in adults. In children, it is called as Rickets.

• Deficiency of vitamin D is the main cause of osteomalacia.
• Inappropriate sunlight exposure is also a leading cause as the sunlight is necessary to absorb vitamin D present in the body.
• Defect in the absorption of nutrients from the small intestine is also an important cause.
• Defect in renal function can also cause osteomalacia.

• Patient should take adequate amount of dairy products in his diet to prevent osteomalacia.
• Appropriate exposure to sunlight is also necessary to prevent this condition.