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It's a deficiency in vitamin C, which normally comes from citrus fruits or cabbages. Only a relatively small amount is required to prevent the disease. Lack of vitamin C historically affected sailors on long ocean voyages, hence its maritime connection.
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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
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.
Origin of pirate phrase scurvy dog?
Scurvy dog
How many died of scurvy during the civil war?
About 23 died from scurvy from the union and 8 died from scurvy from the Confederate
Prevention from scurvy fever?
Scurvy is caused by vitamin c deficiency. Consuming vitamin c soon cures scurvy fever.
How is scurvy treated?
through vitamin c helping to stop scurvy
Who now about scurvy?
scurvy is a disease that is caused by lack of vitamin C
