Most definitely. We see it all the time here in Guatemala. For example, Rickets (osteomalacia) or other significant deficiencies lead to arrest lines in the bones that show up clearly on an x-ray or other imaging. You can also see chronic malnutrition in the joints, as it often leads to excessive wear and break-down.
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Most definitely. We see it all the time here in Guatemala. For example, Rickets (osteomalacia) or other significant deficiencies lead to arrest lines in the bones that show up clearly on an x-ray or other imaging. You can also see chronic malnutrition in the joints, as it often leads to excessive wear and break-down.