Is Scurvy Extinct? A Look at the Modern Reality
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Incidence of scurvy increased in hospitalized children from 8.2 per 100,000 in 2016 to 26.7 in 2020, revealing that scurvy is far from extinct. This historical disease is making a troubling comeback, affecting vulnerable populations even in developed countries due to a severe lack of vitamin C.
