Scurvy: An Ancient Disease Making a Comeback Among Children
The surprising return of scurvy, a condition historically linked to sea navigators of the 16th and 18th centuries, is particularly prominent in American children. Deficiency in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) brings on this condition, characterized by symptoms of general weakness, gum disease, anemia, joint pain, and in serious situations, teeth falling out​. Scurvy, though less…