Why Was Beriberi an Epidemic in East Asia in the Late

question 19

Essay

Why was beriberi an epidemic in East Asia in the late 1800s? Why is beriberi no longer a problem today?

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Definitions:

Discriminate Colors

The ability to distinguish and differentiate between colors, an important aspect of human visual perception.

Months of Age

An expression of age in units of months, often used to mark developmental milestones in infants and toddlers.

Crawling

The movement by which babies and some animals move forward on their hands and knees or by dragging their body close to the ground.

Mirror Neuron

A type of neuron believed to be crucial for understanding others' actions, intentions, and emotions, fostering empathy and social learning.