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Calcium metabolism and its part in clinical pediatrics

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Presence of calcium in the body tissue and fluids is discussed.

Various foods containing calcium are mentioned.

Calcium requirements at various age periods in pediatrics are discussed.

Functions of the calcium are cited in a few lines.

Toxic effects and deficiency are considered. Lastly indications and the use of calcium (especially the special preparation of calcium with vitamin D used by me) in a few diseases is described in a few lines.

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    K. M. Sukhthankar M.B., B.S., D.PED.

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Sukhthankar, K.M. Calcium metabolism and its part in clinical pediatrics. Indian J Pediatr 17, 12–19 (1950). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02789511

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