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Pellagra is caused by deficiency of the Vitamin Niacin. It is characterized by diarrhoea, dementia and dermatitis. All the nutritional deficiency diseases are common in third world.
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What countries suffer from pellagra?
Pellagra is historically associated with poverty and malnutrition, so countries where these conditions are prevalent may experience cases of pellagra. This includes regions in Africa, parts of Asia, and some areas in the United States.
What do imbibers know as the most prevalent fruit crop in the world?
apples
Where was slavery most prevalent?
slavery is most prevalent in india
How do you cure pellagra?
Pellagra can be cured by taking nicotinamide. The nicotinamide can be found in pill form and will reverse the condition of pellagra.
List three lifestyle related diseases that are among the most prevalent in this country today?
Obesity, Smoking and high blood pressure are the most prevalent life style related diseases in in all parts of the world.
What evidence did Dr.Goldberger conclude about pellagra?
he knew in the south every had pellagra
The vitamin deficiency disease pellagra means?
Pellagra is the deficiency of vitamin B3, also known as niacin. The cause is, in most cases, dietary. It is characterized by the 3 D's: dementia, diarrhoea and dermatitis. For more information, I imagine wikipedia would have a good article on pellagra. Pellis=skin agra= rough so pellagra literally means "rough skin"
Deficiencies in which vitamin are the most prevalent world wide?
defency in Vitamin A is leading cause of blindness worldwide
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The Dalmatian they are the most prevalent dog
Is there a certain age where sleep deprivation is most prevalent?
Usually between 29 and 40 it is most prevalent.
What type of religion is most prevalent?
The more prevalent religion in the world is Islam. This religion you can find it in most world countries. Moslems in the world are nearly 1.50 milliard. They believe that Islam came to complete all sky religions, not to conflict with them. Also, they believe that Islam respected humanity, and they not compel anyone to follow their religion.
Is pellegra an infectious disease?
Pellagra is not an infectious disease. Pellagra is a nutritional deficiency disease.
