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10. Who is at Risk for Osteomalacia?

Individuals who are vitamin D- or phosphate-deficient are at an increased risk of developing osteomalacia, as are people who get very little exposure to sunshine. However, people with darker skin tones can also develop osteomalacia due to their skin's ability to block vitamin D. Certain medications can also cause the condition.

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