Scurvy Is Not A Disease

In order to prepare for any obstacle, Magellan was always prepared. As presented in Document C, “ He ordered lookouts scrambling to the highest perch on the ships, where they could see the waterways and obstacles that lay ahead.” Magellan sending of his crew members to the highest perch on the ship is yet risky, but also has an advantage so the helmsman can be prepared for difficult obstacles along way of their destination. Some of these obstacles included diseases like scurvy. Document D states, “ Magellan and his officers seemed immune to scurvy, a

In the 1620s the potato was introduced to the colony of Virginia courtesy of the British governor of the Bahamas. The potato didn’t truly spread until it received a seal of approval from Thomas Jefferson after serving them to guests at the White House (Chapman, n.d.). The potato continued it’s spread across the world and eventually became a staple part of meals (and snacks) the world over.

Even though some of the diseases that caused the colonists to die are not known, it is safe to say that a lot of the sicknesses come from the contaminated water the colonists drank.

These illnesses consisted of smallpox, boils, and dysentery. However, with his health otherwise good he recovered quickly and rejoined his team. We learn that Martin often suffered from

Born on October 4, 1716 in Scotland, James Lind was an english physician. Through many experiments in his clinical trial, Lind was able to prove that citrus fruits could prevent scurvy, which was a disease that was caused by the deficiency of vitamin C. Lind changed the face of history because he showed the medical world that there was a cure for a disease (one less disease to worry about).Born on October 4, 1716 in Scotland, James Lind was an english physician. Through many experiments in his clinical trial, Lind was able to prove that citrus fruits could prevent scurvy, which was a disease that was caused by the deficiency of vitamin C. Lind changed the face of history because he showed the medical world that there was a cure for a disease

They were not used to eating such foods and this also caused them to feel ill. A lot of the food was filled with bacteria and disease killing a handful of people. (Denetdale, pg

Clearing land in rocky and mountainous grounds became extremely difficult. Dynamite was used to clear tunnels and mountainous areas. Landslides and dynamite explosions killed many. Chinese workers were paid unfairly. They would be paid $1.00 per day compared to white workers who would be paid between $1.50-$2.00. In addition to that, Chinese workers would have to pay for their own food, cooking gear, medical care, transportation and camping, unlike white men would have these necessities provided. The Chinese Railway workers lived in poor conditions, often in camps, sleeping in tents or box cars. Camps were excessively crowded. They would have to cook their own food over open fires. Their diets mainly consisted of rice, dried salmon and tea. Since they ate an unbalanced diet, men were susceptible to diseases like scurvy which is caused by insufficient amounts of vitamin C. After the construction of the Railway was completed, all the Chinese workers were out of jobs. Many could returned to their families in China; however, many could not afford a ticket back. During this time

Dr. John Snow was known as an intelligent physician who had a background with anesthesia advancements. He believed that cholera was a waterborne disease and that it was contaminated by the sewage. Snow’s goal was to convince others about the issue and stop it from spreading. His theory about the intestinal disease, in which was published in 1849 in an article, was laughed at and many doctors believed that his idea was “wrong” and they continued to believe that it was airborne. He wanted to prove many wrong and begin to further research and experiment the disease.

In the summer of 1845 a potato disease struck Ireland. A fungus Photophthora Infestans turned the potato harvest into decaying blackish masses of rottenness, unfit for human or animal consumption. Potato diseases had

The disease was first noted in 1786 by Caleb Hillier Parry 1755- 1822, physician from General Hospital, Bath, England. His account was published posthumously in 1825.

Lyme’s disease is a disease that is transmitted to humans when an infected tick bites the human’s skin. According to Lymedisease.org, “Symptoms of early Lyme disease may present as a flu-like illness (fever, chills, sweats, muscle aches, fatigue, nausea and joint pain). Some patients have a rash or Bell’s palsy (facial drooping). However, although a rash shaped like a bull’s-eye is considered characteristic of Lyme disease, many people develop a different kind of Lyme rash or none at all.” Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms mimic so many other disorders, especially if a rash is not present. Lymedisease.org, also reports that only “42% of cases had a rash”. Furthermore, lymedisease.org goes on to report that, “Many Lyme symptoms, such as fatigue, cognitive impairment, joint pain, poor sleep, mood problems, muscle pain, and neurological presentations also occur in other diseases. Hence, the symptoms of Lyme disease significantly overlap those of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, depression and Alzheimer’s disease. Many Lyme patients report being misdiagnosed with a different condition before being properly diagnosed with Lyme disease.”

People are usually identified as obese based on their Body Mass Index (BMI). The average BMI is ranged from 18.5 to 24.9, and overweight BMI is 25-29.9 (Defining Overweight and Obesity, 2012). When a person’s BMI reaches 30 and above, he or she is probably obese. At least one out of three people in United States suffer from obesity which means one third of the nation population needs treatment. In 2013, obesity has been officially recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association. The debate for obesity as a medical disease has never stopped ever since. However, while smoking and alcoholism are addictive and harmful, we hardly consider them as diseases. So why should obesity be a medical disease? Does labeling obesity a disease help calm the epidemic? If obesity is not a disease, how should we label it?

C, which made the sailors resistant to scurvy. On the other hand, the French sailors were given a

Capital punishment raises the very difficult question whether or not it is ethical to kill a convicted criminal. People who oppose the death penalty often argue mistaken identity and wrongful conviction. They argue that long-term imprisonment is the better course of action, because it allows for the possibility that if a mistake was made in the conviction of a suspect, they would be able to correct it without ending the life of an innocent person. They also state that the threat of the death penalty is not a deterrent and people will commit crimes regardless, as often, criminal behavior is committed with the sense that they will not get caught. People who support the death penalty often state that the death penalty is a deterrent, far more than just prison time. They also argue that the death penalty could actually save lives because when a death penalty is carried out, there could be fewer crimes committed in the future.

It’s a chilling reality- the number of errors that occur in healthcare. Computerized drug-order entry system has a potential to reduce the number of errors. Physicians and pharmacists have to be involved in reviewing the drugs prescribed. Havening this done it can significantly reduce the harm due to errant medication orders.