Tag: Modern malnutrition

While historically associated with ancient sailors on long voyages, recent reports indicate pediatric cases of scurvy have more than tripled in the U.S. between 2016 and 2020, prompting the crucial question: Is scurvy making a comeback?

While once a disease synonymous with long sea voyages and a lack of fresh produce, scurvy is still a reality today, even in developed countries. The factors contributing to how people get scurvy now are often rooted in poor nutrition, restrictive diets, and underlying health conditions, far removed from the romanticized tales of pirates and explorers.