2007-01-09 02:36:22 · 4 answers · asked by Michele 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
See Web search "scurvy elderly winter" and
http://www.independentliving.co.uk/vitamin3.html
The above reference provides lots of information to explain the effects of vitamin C deficiency in the elderly. The solution is more fresh fruit , oranges /lemon juice etc. A good diet prevents this problem, but in a Western society scurvy isn't that common. Watch out for elderly care homes that economize on fresh fruit etc this could be a hidden source of vitamin deficiency.
2007-01-09 02:47:22 · answer #1 · answered by lifesagambol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scurvy is a deficiency disease that results from lack of vitamin C. Are you sure you mean scurvy? There really wouldn't be any reason for elderly to get it in the winter more so then any other time of the year.
2007-01-09 02:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by Bishop 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Scurvy? What's that?
2007-01-09 02:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because theyare noteating enough fruit and veg with vitamin c in it.
2007-01-09 02:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋