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What way did shipowners concern about saving money add to the problem of scurvy?
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What is the efffect of scurvy?
the effect of scurvy is that today case of scurvy are rare because it is easy to get fresh food .captain cook didn't know what we do now about vitamin but he made his men follow life saving direction
Why is scurvy caused?
Prolonged deficiency of vitamin c causes scurvy.
Is scurvy a problem on ships to day and why?
The problem of scurvy was cured by the British navy issuing a lime juice ration to crews during the time of sailing ships. Nowadays, the reason for a healthy diet on board ships is fully understood.
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
What was The biggest problem that faced Magellan?
Indian wars he faced and scurvy 19 crew men got Yoda
Does vitamin c cause scurvy?
Scurvy is a condition caused by lack of Vitamin C; it is not a disease.
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
What kind of vitamin is a Scurvy?
Scurvy is NOT a kind of vitamin. Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
What countries does scurvy occur most in?
anyone can get scurvy. scurvy is a condition where your body is lacking vitamin C
Is scurvy caused by bacteria?
No. Scurvy is caused by vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency. The sailors used to get it at sea when they didn't have adequate vitamin C in their diets. The English caught onto this and their sailors brought limes which they sucked on. This solved the problem of scurvy and earned the sailors (and other people), of the then world-dominating, imperialistic country, the name "limeys".
When does the scurvy deficiency occur?
Scurvy is a vitamin C deficiency.
