This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Concept of health and disease, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Jame Lind is related to the discovery of 
Select and explain. 
A. Prevention of scurvy, B. Etiology of scurvy, C. Pathogenesis of scurvy, D. Diagnosis of scurvy
A: Prevention of scurvy
Answer: A: Prevention of scurvy 
Explanation: James Lind was a pioneer of naval hygiene in the Royal Navy. By conducting the first ever clinical trial, he developed the theory that citrus fruits cured scurvy. He argued for the health benefits of better ventilation aboard naval ships, the improved cleanliness of sailors&; bodies, clothing and bedding, and below-deck fumigation with sulphur and arsenic. He also proposed that fresh water could be obtained by distilling sea water. Ref : Park&;s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine; 23rd edition