* Osteomalacia means "soft bones."

* Osteomalacia is a disease that weakens bones and can cause them to break more easily.

* It is a disorder of decreased mineralization, which results in bone breaking down faster than it can re-form.

* It is a condition that occurs in adults.

* In children, inadequate concentrations of vitamin D may cause rickets.

Non - communicable diseases:

* It is non transmissible directly from one person to another.

* Examples: Blood transfusion, Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, most heart diseases, most cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.

* It can be chronic or acute.

* Diabetes mellitus is the correct answer.

* Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose).

* Type 1 diabetes or Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is caused due to insufficient secretion of insulin.

* The individual with diabetes has high levels of blood sugar.

* Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues.

* Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and noninfectious agents leading to a range of health problems, some of which can be fatal.

* There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E.

* The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected.

* Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis.

* Symptoms of iodine deficiency and related thyroid disorders can include: Swelling of thyroid glands in the neck.

* A visible lump (goiter) on your neck. Weight gain, fatigue and weakness