People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.

Does rickets affect height?

If rickets is treated when the child is young, there is every chance that the skeletal deformities will disappear as the child matures. However, the deformities and reduced height will be permanent if the child goes through puberty without treatment.

Can vitamin D affect height?

Conclusions: We found that vitamin D insufficiency is associated with increased BF and decreased height but not changes in peak bone mass.