What are the odds of getting scurvy?
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According to a 2017–2018 NHANES survey, the estimated prevalence of vitamin C deficiency in the U.S. is about 5.9%, though the odds of getting scurvy, the severe clinical disease, remain relatively low in developed nations. Once a devastating ailment among sailors, severe scurvy is now rare, largely confined to specific, at-risk populations with restricted diets or malabsorption issues.
