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Scurvy can occur in any location or population that has limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C, regardless of gender or race. It has historically been associated with sailors on long sea voyages due to lack of fresh produce, but it can affect anyone with a vitamin C deficiency.
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Do you capitalize the word scurvy in a sentence?
Yes, you should capitalize the word "scurvy" if it is the first word in a sentence or if it is part of a proper noun or title.
What did James Lind notice about dutch sailors?
James Lind noticed that Dutch sailors who consumed oranges and lemons did not develop scurvy, while those who did not consume these citrus fruits suffered from the disease. This observation led Lind to conduct the first clinical trial on scurvy and he concluded that citrus fruits were effective in preventing and treating the disease.
Why were English sailors called limeys?
English sailors were called limeys because the British Royal Navy provided them with lime juice to prevent scurvy during long sea voyages. The high vitamin C content in the lime juice helped ward off the disease, which was common among sailors due to lack of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Who invented the word limey?
From: http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111683 Limey is an old American and Canadian slang nickname for the British, originally referring to British sailors. The term is believed to derive from lime-juicer, referring to the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy practice of supplying lime juice to British sailors to prevent scurvy in the 19th century. The term is derogatory in the sense that the British would be allegedly more preoccupied with the savings of limes over lemons which were traditionally used to prevent scurvy. The term is thought to have originated in the Caribbean in the 1880s. A false etymology is that it is a derivative of "Gor-blimey" ("god blind me!"). You can find several sites with this story. Just Google your question!
Why do the Americans call the British limeys?
Americans don't really say it much..maybe years ago they did. But it's slang from the Caribbean. It means English person or British sailor. Scurvy had long been the prime killer of sailors during long sea voyages that left them without access to fresh vegetables and fruit. Their body stores of vitamin C fell below 300 milligrams, and their gums and skin lost the protective effects of vitamin C. In the 1770s, Captain James Cook had his sailors eat limes, lemons, and sprouts; all abundant sources of vitamin C. By 1795, the British navy was obtaining limes from the British West Indian colonies, and made them standard issue at sea to prevent scurvy. This practice led to the American use of the nickname "limey" to refer to the British.
What are the Common diseases on the goldfields?
Scurvy
What was the common illness in Tudor times on a ship?
Scurvy
Can tigers get scurvy?
animals can synthesize their own vitamin C.Although certain animals can not and therefore can suffer Scurvy. Such animals would include Guinea Pigs and certain Primates.
Which disease did sailors get if they didn't have enough fresh fruit and vegetables?
scurvy
What disease is associated with vitamin c deficiency?
scurvy
Origin of pirate phrase scurvy dog?
The term "scurvy dog" was used to insult someone as being dirty, unkempt, or unworthy. Sailors, including pirates, were known to suffer from scurvy due to vitamin C deficiency on long voyages at sea, leading to the association with being a lowly or contemptible individual. It became a common insult in pirate lore and literature.
Does vitamin c cause scurvy?
Scurvy is a condition caused by lack of Vitamin C; it is not a disease.
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
What important nutritioal discovery did the disease known as scurvy influence?
The protective benefits of citrus fruits. (Vitamin C ) Scurvy was very common among sailors who were at sea for considerable lengths of time, stores of fresh fruits and vegetables were scarce. It was noted that those who had access to citrus fruits did not contract scurvy.
Why people caught the disease scurvy?
People back then did not "Catch" scurvy because scurvy is not a disease. Scurvy is a form of malnutrition (lack of vitamin C) It was most common on ships at sea where they ate mostly cured and preserved meat. Even potatoes would have kept scurvy from happening. When they found out that they could take lime trees on the ship with them, feeding lime to the sailors in the form of juice kept scurvy from occurring. The practice of eating the juice of limes was started by the British Navy. To this day, British sailors are often called 'limejuicers', or simply, "Limeys".
What were the most common disease's in the 1600s?
The two most common were malaria (that was transferred by mosquitoes) and scurvy (that sailors contracted from low vitamin C levels)
What countries does scurvy occur most in?
anyone can get scurvy. scurvy is a condition where your body is lacking vitamin C
