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Estrogen deficiency can increase a woman's risk of developing osteoporosis and ischemic Heart disease.

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Is beriberi a comunicable or non communicable disease?

It is a dietary deficiency disease. It happens when you do not eat the right foods. Not communicable.


What is the following is an example of disease that is directly caused by a nutritional deficiency?

Scurvy is an example of a disease directly caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. Symptoms of scurvy include weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems due to the body's inability to produce collagen without enough vitamin C.


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 type of deficiency is caused by inadequate absorption of a nutrient?

A nutrient deficiency caused by inadequate absorption is known as a malabsorption deficiency. This can occur when the body is unable to effectively absorb specific nutrients, such as vitamins or minerals, due to issues with digestion or absorption processes in the intestines. It can lead to various health complications if not adequately addressed.


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.