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Scurvy is caused by the lack of vitamin C. It was a problem for sailors at sea because of the limited diet the had with no fresh fruit and vegetables. Citrus fruit was introduced into the Royal Navy to combat this. At first with lemons and the it changed to limes because they were cheaper. This is the origin of the term "Limeys".
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou 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.
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∙ 14y agoScurvy doesn't come from anywhere, but if you don't eat stuff with vitamin C in it, you will get Scurvy.
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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
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
Where does the british term limey come from?
Sailors used to eat limes to prevent scurvy, they became known as Limeys.
When does the scurvy deficiency occur?
Scurvy is a vitamin C deficiency.
Origin of pirate phrase scurvy dog?
Scurvy dog
How many died of scurvy during the civil war?
About 23 died from scurvy from the union and 8 died from scurvy from the Confederate
Prevention from scurvy fever?
Scurvy is caused by vitamin c deficiency. Consuming vitamin c soon cures scurvy fever.
How is scurvy treated?
through vitamin c helping to stop scurvy
