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Scurvy makes a surprise comeback in Australia
Now considered rare, the disease is reappearing due to poor dietary habits, especially a lack of vitamin C
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Tue, Nov 29, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Sydney
SCURVY, a disease historically associated with old-world sailors on long voyages, is making a surprise comeback in Australia with health officials on Tuesday revealing a spate of cases.
Caused by vitamin C deficiency, it used to be a common, and often fatal, curse among seafarers who went months without fresh fruit and vegetables.
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