James Lind & Scurvy
The Experiment
When discovering the cure for scurvy
did James Lind and his
contemporaries use the scientific
method?
Did James Lind use a Scientific Method?
- 20th of May 1747
- 6 Treatments
- 12 Patients
James Lind
History
- Pioneer in discovering the
cure scurvy
- Naval Surgeon
- At sea for almost 8 years continuously
- On his Voyage - HMS Salisbury, he conducted his Scurvy experiment
What is a scientific method?
- One of the oldest diseases in human history
- Ancient Egypt
- Early Modern Era
- Crusades
- Vasco da Gama (1460-1524)
- Became most prominent in the 15th & 16th century amongst sea voyagers
- 18th Century
- James Cook (1728)
What is Scurvy?
What do you think?
- Combines elements from the rational and empirical method to form a systematic way to perform experiments
Thank you for listening
Did James Lind use the scientific method?
Sara & Simone
- A disease that occurs through the lack of Vitamin C and Ascorbic Acid
- Common amongst sailors and people with limited diets that do not include fruits and vegetables
- Takes 6 months to get it from a healthy body
Symptoms
- Apathy
- Weakness
- Easy Bruising
- Tiny to large skin hemorrhages
- Friable bleeding gums
- Loose teeth
- Swollen legs
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