All are deficiency diseases except

Ricket

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Scurvy

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Cancer

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Marasmus

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The correct option is C
Cancer

Except cancer, all are deficiency diseases. Marasmus is a malnutrition occurring in infants and young children, caused by insufficient intake of calories and proteins. It is characterized by thinness, dry skin, poor muscle development, and irritability.

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