Scurvy
- Ascorbic acid deficiency
- Barlow's disease
Incidence
Scurvy, formerly associated primarily with long sea voyages and polar expeditions, is still common in areas where drought has destroyed fruit and vegetable crops. A decline in the habit of breast-feeding infants has also led to an increased susceptibility to scurvy.
Claim
Daily consumption of vitamin C reduces the duration and severity of cold symptoms and cold sores in those with recurrent outbreaks. It is therefore likely that a deficiency of vitamin C increases the risk of colds and cold sores. Long term supplementation (10 years or more) also reduces the risk of cataracts.
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Metadata
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World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
Biosciences » Biochemicals
Fundamental sciences » Chemicals
Medicine » Digestive system » Digestive system
Medicine » Pathology
Societal problems » Deprivation
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English
Last update
Nov 3, 2022