Risk Factors for Scurvy
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Scurvy are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Scurvy makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Scurvy. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Scurvy. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Scurvy in various sources includes:
- Poverty
- Poor nutrition
- Homelessness
- Transient populations
- Debility
- Alcoholism
Last revision: June 24, 2003
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