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Understanding the Nutrition Diet: What is the cause of beriberi syndrome?

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While largely preventable today, beriberi was a widespread disease in parts of Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, causing significant morbidity and mortality, a fact that highlights its historical seriousness. Modern medicine has since identified that understanding **what is the cause of beriberi syndrome** is key to preventing this potentially life-threatening condition.