Myth vs. Reality: Does Scurvy Still Exist in the Modern World?
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While historically known as the 'sailor's disease', modern studies reveal that scurvy is not a relic of the past, with a 2017–2018 survey estimating that 5.9% of the U.S. population has a vitamin C deficiency. So, **does scurvy still exist**? The answer is yes, particularly among specific at-risk populations.
