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Pellagra can be cured by taking nicotinamide. The nicotinamide can be found in pill form and will reverse the condition of pellagra.
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What was the first step in Dr Goldberger's research into pellagra?
Looking at the southern people's diet and how it was a horrible diet, which made him think that pellagra is caused by a lack of nutrition
What did Sir Arthur Lewis say is the cure for poverty?
education
What is a curative care approach?
Finding a cure for a disease such as HIV/Aids
What was the cure for poverty suggested by laissez faire economists?
have less children and work more
What fiscal policy would cure high inflation and high unemployment?
A fiscal policy that focuses on job creation would cure high inflation and high unemployment. Implementing projects like road and bridge construction would improve employment rates.
Why was nicotinic acid considered a miracle cure?
Nicotinic acid was considered a miracle cure because a person suffering from Pellagra could be cured in just a few days time by taking the vitamin. Pellagra causes sores on the skin, loss of appetite, and can even cause mental problems.
What evidence did Dr.Goldberger conclude about pellagra?
he knew in the south every had pellagra
Is pellegra an infectious disease?
Pellagra is not an infectious disease. Pellagra is a nutritional deficiency disease.
What is the prognosis of pellagra?
Untreated pellagra will continue progressing over the course of several years, and is ultimately fatal.
What is the cause of primary pellagra?
Primary pellagra results when the diet is extremely deficient in niacin-rich foods.
What did dr.goldberger do provide evidence of the relationship between pellagra and nutrition?
Dr.Goldberger did an experiment to see what caused pellagra
What did dr.Goldberger do to provide evidence of the relationship between pellagra and nutrition?
Dr.Goldberger did an experiment to see what caused pellagra
What are the 4 D's of pellagra?
The 4 D's of pellagra are dermatitis (skin rash), diarrhea, dementia (mental confusion), and ultimately death if left untreated. Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) in the diet.
What phobia is the fear of pellagra?
pellagrophobia
What is is the pellagra squad?
People in a group
Do pellagra still exist?
yes
What is the medical condition pellagra?
Pellagra is a disorder brought on by a deficiency of the nutrient called niacin or nicotinic acid, one of the B-complex vitamins.
