What is the disease beriberi in ww2?
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Beriberi, a crippling disease caused by a severe thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, was a devastating reality for thousands of soldiers and prisoners of war (POWs) during World War II. The harsh conditions and inadequate rations, especially in the Pacific and Southeast Asian theaters, created a fertile ground for this nutritional disorder to flourish and claim countless lives.
