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Why did ancient sailors get rickets?

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Which ancient civilization had great sailors of the ancient world?

Phoenicia .


What did sailors do in ancient Egypt?

sail


What bone disease is called by the lack of calcium in the diet?

Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.


What sailors and traders of the ancient world?

Phoenicians


Where can you get Rickets?

how do u get rickets


What are sailors and traders of the ancient world called?

Phoenician


Who were great sailors of the ancient world?

The Polynesians and Phoenicians .


Why did ancient Greek sailors have difficulties?

No engines, bad weather, pirates.


Are rickets caused by microbes?

No, rickets is not caused by microbes. Rickets is caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium or phosphate.


What has the author John Rickets written?

John Rickets has written: 'John Rickets, Byrsa Basilica Sive Regale Excambium'


What disease did vitamin d cure for ancient sailors?

Scurvy? No, more like hunger, and vitamin D deficiency (from lack of exposure to the sun?). Ancient sailors struggled to get sufficient vitamin C, which is what led to scurvy.


Where The Phoenicians noted for being sailors and traders in the ancient Mediterranean world?

yes

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