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What countries does scurvy occur most in?
anyone can get scurvy. scurvy is a condition where your body is lacking vitamin C
Which countries are most affected by scurvy and why?
Edmonton, alberta. We're all toothless out here.
What were the most common disease's in the 1600s?
The two most common were malaria (that was transferred by mosquitoes) and scurvy (that sailors contracted from low vitamin C levels)
What are the Common diseases on the goldfields?
Scurvy
What disease did sailors often get in Tudor times and why?
sailers in the 1400s suffered from scurvy because of the lack of vitman C.x
Who does scurvy affect the most?
scurvy effects your thighs and legs with spots
Most common causes of death in the 1800s and 1900s?
Infant mortality.
Countries with scurvy?
You can get scurvy almost anywhere, especially where there are no supply of oranges, grapefruits, etc. Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin c, and was most common among sailors and pirates who were out at sea for long periods of time; without fresh citrus fruits. Later on they discovered this, and pirates stated to put a small portion of their money towards citrus.
What are the diseases related to nutritional and diet causes?
Scurvy - Vitamin C deficiency. Most common in sailors in the 18th century.
What type of people are prone to scurvy?
mostly elderly people or achoholics get scurvy. Also people who live in not very developed countries such as Africa, can get scurvy because of all the famines there.
What was the common illness in Tudor times on a ship?
Scurvy
What are common illnesses in poor countries?
in african countries the most common is HIV/AIDS
