Who can get scurvy?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

anyone who does not have enough vitamin c, you get it from not eating enough fruit mostly. That is why pirates got is so often, because they very rarely could obtain enough fruits while traveling because fruit goes bad so quick.

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago

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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 countries does scurvy occur most in?

anyone can get scurvy. scurvy is a condition where your body is lacking vitamin C

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.

When does the scurvy deficiency occur?

Scurvy is a vitamin C deficiency.

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

Who does scurvy affect the most?

scurvy effects your thighs and legs with spots

Who now about scurvy?

scurvy is a disease that is caused by lack of vitamin C