Rickets and Kwashiorkor are

Deficiency diseases

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Solution

The correct option is B Deficiency diseases
Rickets is defective mineralization or calcification of bones before epiphyseal closure in immature mammals due to deficiency or impaired metabolism of vitamin D. Kwashiorkor is a condition resulting from inadequate protein intake. Early symptoms include fatigue, irritability, and lethargy. Kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition that most often affects children in developing regions of the world
So, the correct answer is 'Deficiency diseases'

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