Scurvy is quite rare in the United States due to the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamin C. While specific prevalence data may vary, it is estimated that scurvy affects a very small number of people, often those with restricted diets, certain medical conditions, or socioeconomic challenges. Overall, cases are infrequent, and the condition is largely preventable through proper nutrition.
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Scurvy was often treated with the ingestion of fresh limes which were given to those people on transatlantic crossings. This is why people from USA brand people from the UK as "Limey's"
What are the name of the Famous People who Have had Scurvy
The people might have scurvy and they are dirty like a dog
mostly elderly people or achoholics get scurvy. Also people who live in not very developed countries such as Africa, can get scurvy because of all the famines there.
The cause of scurvy is the lack of vitamin C. Which u can get from oranges.
About 23 died from scurvy from the union and 8 died from scurvy from the Confederate
people were made you eat anything with vitamin C in it to prevent it on ships the main thing to prevent scurvy on ships was sauerkraut - pickled cabbages people suffering from scurvy can have their teeth fall out and limbs sometimes had to be chopped off Most people back in the day died from scurvy.
No one on the Endeavour died of scurvy due to Cook giving people with scurvy, concentrated orange and lemon juice
Vitamin C
There are very few reported deaths from scurvy each year, as the condition is rare in developed countries with access to fresh produce. Scurvy is easily prevented and treated with a diet rich in vitamin C.