Cause they had no sunlight underwater
Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
how do u get rickets
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.
No, rickets is not caused by microbes. Rickets is caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium or phosphate.
John Rickets has written: 'John Rickets, Byrsa Basilica Sive Regale Excambium'
Rickets is not a microbe. Rickets is a disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D, which is an essential vitamin (that is it is not produced by the body). Body gets vitamin D when sunlight falls on the skin.
Rickets is diagnosed by x-ray examination of leg bones
Whish mineral deficiency may result in rickets
I have never heard of him having rickets, but if he did , he had doctors at court, so they would have diagnosed that, but usually rickets are a childhood ailment.
the only way you can get rickets is by not getting much vitamin d
vitamin D will prevent rickets.
Rickets - is caused by lack of vitamin D in the diet.