Can Scurvy Lead to Death? Understanding the Risks and Complications
                                
                                
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                                During the Age of Exploration, scurvy was a feared disease that killed more than two million sailors, proving definitively that can scurvy lead to death. While rare today in developed nations, the condition's fatal potential still exists, as severe and prolonged vitamin C deficiency can trigger a cascade of life-threatening complications.