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Did lots of people from the first fleet have scurvy?
Some of the convicts on the First Fleet and some of the seamen developed scurvy. This would only happen when the ships had been out of any port for many weeks, and fresh vegetables and fruit supplies had diminished to nothing.
Health for The First Fleet?
Health for the convicts of the First Fleet was not as bad as it was for subsequent fleets, but they still suffered some health problems. The worst problem was dysentery. Once they landed, and severe rationing was introduced, scurvy became a problem because there was not enough variety of food to give the convicts the nutrition they required.
What did many sailors and convicts suffer from on the first fleet?
Dysentery was the most common disease on the First Fleet, caused by the unsanitary conditions. Fevers were common. Cholera and typhoid were also diseases experienced by many, and there was also some venereal disease, as the soldiers quite happily took the women convicts for their own use whenever they wanted.
Which of these statements is trueOne of the convicts was shot.The escaped convicts were captured.Both of the convicts escaped from the sergeant and his soldiers.Only one of the convicts was captured?
The escaped convicts were captured.
Did anyone on the Endeavour get killed because of scurvy?
No one on the Endeavour died of scurvy due to Cook giving people with scurvy, concentrated orange and lemon juice
What was the health like with the convicts on the first fleet?
The health of the First Fleet convicts was surprisingly good, and better than subsequent fleets. Captain Arthur Phillip considered the needs of the convicts, ensuring that there was sufficient lime juice to help prevent scurvy. Phillip did not condone violence towards or abuse of the convicts. The First Fleet had the best record of all the other fleets for health and treatment of the convicts.
What kind of diseases did the convicts get?
The convicts were most prone to cholera and dysentery while they travelled on the First Fleet, due to the unhealthy conditions and lack of good nutrition. Once they arrived in Australia, there were incidences of scurvy due to their limited diet.
Did lots of people from the first fleet have scurvy?
Some of the convicts on the First Fleet and some of the seamen developed scurvy. This would only happen when the ships had been out of any port for many weeks, and fresh vegetables and fruit supplies had diminished to nothing.
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Health for The First Fleet?
Health for the convicts of the First Fleet was not as bad as it was for subsequent fleets, but they still suffered some health problems. The worst problem was dysentery. Once they landed, and severe rationing was introduced, scurvy became a problem because there was not enough variety of food to give the convicts the nutrition they required.
What type of food did convicts have on the first fleet?
Convicts were given basic provisions of salted beef and pork, and thin soup. They were given their own rations of rice or flour, and often required to make their own bread from the flour and water they were given. There were limited potatoes, but also lime juice to prevent scurvy.
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
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