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Question 3.

Christopher Columbus sailed from Portugal in 1793 and discovered the ‘New World’ after being on the ship for several weeks. Many people on the voyage with him developed Scurvy, characterized by bleeding under the skin. Today, how people protect themselves against Scurvy, if they have to live on a boat for several weeks?

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Scurvy is a disease results from lack of vitamin C i.e ascorbic acid . In this bleeding from gums is common , changes in hair is also seen, poor wound healing , recurrent infection is common . The people who are alcoholic , suffering from mental disorder , old people are at risk.

During age of sail 50%of sailors die from the scurvy on a given trip. Main source is vitamin C to prevent scurvy .ie present in citrus fruits . Such as tomatoes .

Too much cooking of food can decreases the vitamin C in food. Half a pint of sea water a day can also decreases bleeding , or nutmeg size paste of garlic , mustard seed , or use of vinegar two spoonfuls can also prevents., Lemons , oranges is also useful.

Serving fesh lime juice and fresh meat or bear liver in ship can also help in preventing scurvy.