Rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency leading to weakened bones, was common among sailors, including pirates, due to their limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables while at sea. The condition resulted in symptoms like bone deformities and weakness, which could hinder a pirate's ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Additionally, rickets could lead to higher susceptibility to injuries during battles or rough sea conditions, potentially impacting a pirate crew's overall effectiveness and longevity.
Cause they had no sunlight underwater
Rickets affects bones mainly legs,spinalcords...
Bones
i am Rickets, Polio, osteoporosis, are a few, but there are many
Rickets does not prefer one gender over another. It can affect any sex of a child and is a disorder where there is a vitamin D deficiency.
Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
how do u get rickets
Rickets is caused by Vitamin D or calcium deficiency. It can affect people anywhere and of any age, but it mainly affects children in developing countries.
No, rickets is not caused by microbes. Rickets is caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium or phosphate.
the pirates can not travel well to their destination
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