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Which disease did sailors get if they didn't have enough fresh fruit and vegetables?
scurvy
What disease is associated with vitamin c deficiency?
scurvy
How does scurvy affect someone's self-esteem?
YES IT DOES IT MAKES THEM FEEL LIKE THEY ARE UGLY AND NOT IMPORATANT
Why did someone in the 18 century had idea of giving sailors lime juice to cure scurvy?
because they are stupid
How might scurvy affect someone's everyday life?
you will not be able to eat spinach dip with celery anymore
Is scurvy noncommunicable?
That is correct. You can not catch it from someone else. It is caused by a lack of Vitamin C in a person's diet.
Origin of pirate phrase scurvy dog?
The term "scurvy dog" was used to insult someone as being dirty, unkempt, or unworthy. Sailors, including pirates, were known to suffer from scurvy due to vitamin C deficiency on long voyages at sea, leading to the association with being a lowly or contemptible individual. It became a common insult in pirate lore and literature.
Does vitamin c cause scurvy?
Scurvy is a condition caused by lack of Vitamin C; it is not a disease.
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
What kind of vitamin is a Scurvy?
Scurvy is NOT a kind of vitamin. Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
What countries does scurvy occur most in?
anyone can get scurvy. scurvy is a condition where your body is lacking vitamin C
When does the scurvy deficiency occur?
Scurvy is a vitamin C deficiency.
