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People back then did not "Catch" scurvy because scurvy is not a disease. Scurvy is a form of malnutrition (lack of vitamin C) It was most common on ships at sea where they ate mostly cured and preserved meat. Even potatoes would have kept scurvy from happening. When they found out that they could take lime trees on the ship with them, feeding lime to the sailors in the form of juice kept scurvy from occurring.
The practice of eating the juice of limes was started by the British Navy. To this day, British sailors are often called 'limejuicers', or simply, "Limeys".
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What disease is associated with vitamin c deficiency?
scurvy
Which disease did sailors get if they didn't have enough fresh fruit and vegetables?
scurvy
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
Is there another word for scurvy?
In infants, scurvy is sometimes referred to as Barlow's disease. There's also Moeller's disease and Cheadle's disease.
What is the disease caused by severe lack of vitamin c?
Scurvy.....Scurvy cannot be spread, it is a deficiency disease. Scurvy is caused by a severe lack of vitamin C.
Who now about scurvy?
scurvy is a disease that is caused by lack of vitamin C
What is a piratical disease?
Scurvy
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.
Does vitamin c cause scurvy?
Scurvy is a condition caused by lack of Vitamin C; it is not a disease.
What is Piratical disease?
Many will say that scurvy is the Piratical disease.
Did John Cabot have scurvy on his journey?
yes actually john cabot and some of his crew caught scurvy
What is the disease cause when you lack vitamin c?
the disease which is caused by lack of vitamin C is called Scurvy
