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Where do people still get scurvy? A look at modern risks and misconceptions

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Despite being largely considered a historical disease, recent data reveals that scurvy is re-emerging in unexpected populations within developed nations, showing a significant increase in inpatient pediatric cases from 2016 to 2020. This resurgence highlights the often-hidden reality of severe vitamin C deficiency and answers the question: where do people still get scurvy?.