Scurvy
A deficiency is a lack or shortage, therefore deficiency diseases are caused by a lack or shortage of necessary nutrients in the body. One example is scurvy, a disease associated with pirates that occurs when an individual suffers from a vitamin C deficiency.
Scurvy.....Scurvy cannot be spread, it is a deficiency disease. Scurvy is caused by a severe lack of vitamin C.
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
scurvy, from vitamin C deficiency
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diabetess
caused by a lack of a nutrient in the diet
If left untreated people can die from scurvy. However, treatments is as simple as giving vitamin c (ascorbic acid) thus death from scurvy is rare in developed nations.Who wrote the thingat the top? Scurvy KILLS YOU
No. Scurvy is caused by a lack of Vitamin C, which is found in high concentrations in citrus fruits.
Scurvy is a non-infectious disease caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. It can lead to symptoms such as weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. Treatment typically involves increasing vitamin C intake through diet or supplements.
Yes. They may have a kidney disease, bone or vitamin deficiency, or respiratory disease, caused by dehydration, lack of proper lighting, or a habitat that is too cold.
Well a diet to low in fat can cause malnutrition from fat-soluble essential nutrients. This causes deficiency diseases. For example, rickets can be caused by lack of vitamin D, a fat soluble nutrient. Vitamin K deficiency is often result of fat malabsorption and that can result in hemorrhagic disease.