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10 Cards in this Set
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Anaemia
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Iron
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deficiency of red blood cells, leading to reduced oxygen carrying capacity and fatigue
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Goitre
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Iodine
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Swelling in the neck due to enlarged thyroid gland
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Xerophthalmia
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Vitamin A (has two associated conditions)
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dry eyes due to failure to produce tears
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Night blindness
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Vitamin A (has two associated conditions)
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Difficulty in adapting to darkness
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Pellagra
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Niacin (vitamin B3)
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diarrhea, dementia, skin rash
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Beriberi
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Thiamin (vitamin B1)
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Affects function of hearts, nerves, muscles etc.
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Scurvy
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Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
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bleeding lesions on the legs, soft rotten gums
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Rickets
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Calciferol (vitamin D)
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malformation and softening of the bones
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Marasmus
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Protein (NB has two associated conditions)
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Occurs in children younger than 1 year of age. Results in growth retardation and severe wasting.
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Kwashiorkor
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Protein (NB has two associated conditions)
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Occurs in children older than 18 months. Leads to edema (swelling), lethargy, decreased immunity, slower growth.
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