Question

Children, especially in western countries, who receive very little sunshine suffer from}

• A. rickets
• B. dermatitis
• C. scurvy
• D. All of these

Hint:

Vitamin D = sunlight vitamin; its deficiency leads to rickets in children—this is a very common exam question.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Sunlight plays a crucial role in maintaining human health by enabling the body to synthesize Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health. Step 1:Understand the function of sunlight.
Exposure to sunlight triggers Vitamin D production in the skin, which supports:

• Proper absorption of calcium
• Strong bone formation and maintenance

Step 2:Identify the effect of deficiency.
A lack of adequate sunlight exposure leads to Vitamin D deficiency, which results in: \[ rickets \quad (\text{a condition causing weak and deformed bones in children}) \]
Step 3:Evaluate other options.

• Dermatitis → A skin disorder not primarily caused by sunlight deficiency
• Scurvy → Caused by deficiency of Vitamin C, not Vitamin D

Final Answer: rickets