Photographic Print : Children with Rickets
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Children with Rickets
Children at a hospital in Carshalton are put in the sun to improve their condition which is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D
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Ailments Carshalton Caused Condition Improve Rickets Vitamin Deficiency
14"x11" Photo Print
Bring the poignant history of childhood health to your home with the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This powerful image, titled "Children with Rickets" from Carshalton Hospital, offers a glimpse into the past as children are treated for rickets, a condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin D. The sun-soaked scene is a poignant reminder of the importance of nutrition and the resilience of the human spirit. This high-quality print, from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, makes for a thought-provoking addition to any wall. Order now and bring a piece of history into your home.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical photograph, taken at a hospital in Carshalton, Surrey, England, circa 1920s, poignantly captures the daily struggle against rickets for a group of young patients. Rickets is a debilitating condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and calcium, leading to softening and weakening of bones, bowing of limbs, and skeletal deformities. At the time, the primary source of vitamin D was sunlight, and children with rickets were often kept in hospitals to be exposed to as much sunlight as possible. The photograph shows several children lying on beds or sitting in chairs, their bare legs and arms extended towards the sun, as they soak up the essential rays to help strengthen their bones and improve their condition. The scene is reminiscent of a somber yet hopeful moment in medical history, as these young patients await the healing power of the sun. The hospital staff, dressed in crisp white uniforms, attend to their needs with care and compassion. The sun, a symbol of hope and renewal, shines down on the children, casting long shadows and illuminating their faces with a gentle warmth. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical efforts to combat rickets and other vitamin deficiency-related ailments. Today, we have access to a wealth of knowledge and resources to prevent and treat such conditions, but it is essential to remember the struggles and triumphs of the past as we continue to strive for better health and wellbeing for all.
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