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They are diseases caused by lack vitamins
the diseases caused are:rickets,beri beri, scruvy,kwashiorkor.
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What diseases are caused by vitamin D deficiencies?
Vitamin D deficiency is related in osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, depression, body muscle mass wasting, gum disease, as well as some forms of cancer. there is also a case being put forward that Vitamin D deficiency is linked to the neuro degeneration of Alzheimer's disease.
How do you get diseases?
You get diseases from disease-causing agents called pathogens. Pathogens can be bacterial, viral, fungal, parasite-caused, etc.
What are diseases?
A disease is an abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism. It is often construed to be a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs. It may be caused by external factors, such as infectious disease, or it may be caused by internal dysfunctions, such as autoimmune diseases. There are four main types of disease: pathogenic disease, deficiency disease, hereditary disease, and physiological disease. In many cases, the terms disease, disorder, morbidity and illness are used interchangeably. In some situations, specific terms are considered preferable.
Why is heart disease not contagious?
Contagious diseases are caused by Viruses, Bacteria and Germs. Heart disease is caused by a degenerative condition caused by age or environmental conditions in the body.
Is it true that Arthropods like mites and ticks can transmit rickettsial diseases?
Rickettsial disease covers a group of diseases caused by the microorganisms. Rickettsiae occupy a position between bacteria and viruses. Most rickettsial diseases are spread to humans by arthropods such as ticks, lice, mites and fleas.
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.
What are dificiency diseaseswhat are its causes?
Deficiency diseases are diseases that are caused by a lack of an essential nutrient. For example if you did not have enough vitamins in your diet, you would get deficiency diseases such as scurvy.
List of deficiency diseases and their symptoms?
Rickets in children and osteomalacia are examples of deficiency diseases due to vitamin deficiency. Scurvy is an example of vitamin C deficiency. Beriberi is an example of vitamin B one deficiency. (Both, wet beriberi and dry beriberi.) Pellagra is an example of Niacin deficiency. Anemia is caused by deficiency of vitamin B 12 and Folic acid. Burning feet syndrome is caused by the deficiency of Pantothenic acid. Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of vitamin A. Kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused by deficiency of proteins and food, respectively. Poverty is caused by deficiency of kindness. Inequality is caused by deficiency of compassion.
What diseases does iodine help?
Goitre is the major disease caused by deficiency of iodine.
Which of the following is caused by mineral deficiency A) beriberi B)goitre C)scurvy D)night blindness?
Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency Goitre can be caused by iodine deficiency - although there are other potential causes. Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency Night blindness (Nyctalopia) can have many different causes - but one cause is vitamin A deficiency.
What is deficiency diseases?
A disease that is caused by a lack of a substance. For example, Anaemia is caused by consuming low amounts of iron
What are examples of deficiency disorders?
Beri beri, rickets, anemia, goitre, night blindness, scurvy e.t.c. R da diseases caused by the deficiency of some nutritions........
What are five diseases caused by nutrient deficiency?
Pellagra, Rickets, Scurvy, Beriberi and Beri-Beri
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.
What deficiency diseases are caused due to lack of vitamin e?
The deficiency of vitamin E is very rare. But still it may cause haemolytic anaemia.
What deficiency diseases or disorders are caused by an insufficient intake of fat?
Cancer , blood sugar inbalance and so on.
Which diseases are caused by a virus alone?
The H.I.Virus (HIV) which then causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
