Question

why do people suffer from scurvy​

Answer 1

Scurvy is caused by not having enough vitamin C in your diet for at least 3 months. Vitamin C is mainly found in fruit and vegetables. Even people who don't eat very healthily all the time aren't usually considered at risk of scurvy.

Scurvy is a disease caused by severe and chronic vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency. Good sources of dietary vitamin C include citrus fruits and green vegetables.

Answer 2

Answer:

Due deficiency of Vitamin C people suffer from scurvy

Explanation:

Deficiency in intake if Vitamin C , affects bones, joints, teeth and gums and leads to a deficiency disease called SCURVY.

A person with scurvy, tends to become weak and anaemic and develops spongy bleeding gums .

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