CLINICAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL PNEUMONIA IN YOUNG CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM RICKETS

Relevance of the study: Pneumonia is a leading cause of death among children under five years of age, with particularly high incidence rates in developing countries. Both pneumonia and rickets are widespread in developing nations, and they can influence the clinical course and outcomes of the illness. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of nutritional rickets and associated factors in children hospitalized with severe pneumonia (Terza Piloya, 2022). Pneumonia continues to hold a prominent position in the spectrum of respiratory diseases and childhood mortality. Given its impact on the immune system and inflammatory processes, it is essential to further investigate the role of Vitamin D in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases in children. This creates new opportunities to enhance the quality of medical care in pediatric practice (Khudoynazarova S.R., Kuryazova Sh.M., Tashenova G.T., 2025).