Scurvy is caused by the lack of Vitamin C from a poor diet lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables. It was common among sailors in the 18th Century, but doctors have found new cases in diabetes patients in Sydney.
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Scurvy rediscovered in Sydney
Scurvy is caused by the lack of Vitamin C from a poor diet lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables. It was common among sailors in the 18th Century, but doctors have found new cases in diabetes patients in Sydney.
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