Which of the following was a biological consequence of the lack of sunlight in industrial cities due to smog and narrow alleys?
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Correct answer: An increase in Rickets cases among city children
Rickets became known as 'the English disease' because it was so prevalent among children in industrial cities. The combination of thick coal smoke (smog) and cramped housing meant children received very little direct sunlight.
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