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How Common Is Vitamin C Deficiency Today?

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Although scurvy, the severe form of vitamin C deficiency, was historically associated with sailors, a recent 2022 review of data showed that insufficient vitamin C levels affect millions globally, with prevalence rates varying significantly by region and population. The question of how common is vitamin C deficiency today depends on geographic location and individual circumstances.