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Other diseases caused by lack of Vitamin C?

Scurvy.


Search for causes of scurve diseases?

If you mean "scurvy", it is caused by lack of vitamin C in the diet.


Is scurvy an infectious diseases or non infectious diseases?

Scurvy is a non-infectious disease caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. It can lead to symptoms such as weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. Treatment typically involves increasing vitamin C intake through diet or supplements.


A disease caused by lack of vitamin C?

Lack of vitamin C is Scurvy.


Names of deficiency diseases?

There are quite a few deficiency diseases. Scurvy is caused by a vitamin C deficiency, Rickets is caused by a vitamin D deficiency, and Paresthesia is the from the lack of vitamin B5.


Scurvy is the lack of what kind of vitamin?

Vitamin C


Does a lack of vitamin C cause night blindness?

No, a lack of vitamin C does not cause night blindness, but it can cause scurvy. A lack of vitamin A causes night blindness.


What diseases does vitamin c prevent?

Scurvy.


Why are deficiency disease caused?

A deficiency is a lack or shortage, therefore deficiency diseases are caused by a lack or shortage of necessary nutrients in the body. One example is scurvy, a disease associated with pirates that occurs when an individual suffers from a vitamin C deficiency.


How do people get scurvy?

People usually get scurvy from lack of vitamin C, which normally comes from citrus fruits. Its a terrible disease to get.to prevent simply eatOrangesLemonsBlackcurrantsGuavaKiwifruitPapayaTomatoesStrawberriesCarrotsBell peppersBroccoliPotatoesCabbageSpinachPaprikaLiver


Which vitamin do elderly people mostly lack?

Vitamin C and calcium.


Why is vitamin c good for a dancer?

Not only for a dancer, the Vitamin C is good for everyone. It improves your immunity to diseases.