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Starvation history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

History and Symptoms

Starved Vietnamese man, who was deprived of food in a Viet Cong prison camp.

Vitamin deficiency is also a common result of starvation, often resulting in anemia, beriberi, pellagra, and scurvy. These diseases collectively may cause

Other symptoms include:

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