Child scurvy cases rising
Scurvy is on the rise among children in England, according to official figures. Figures show that in 2004/05, 61 children were admitted to hospital with scurvy in England. But in 2007/08, the figure had risen to 94, a rise of... [read full story]
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Deficient diets to blame for rise in childhood scurvy
Your account has been frozen. For your available options click the below button. Published Date: 08 November 2009 SCURVY, once the scourge of the sailors in the age of sail, is increasing among British schoolchildren. In...
Scurvy on rise among children due to lack of vitamin C in diet
Citrus fruits: A good source of vitamin C Scurvy is making a comeback among England's children. Caused by a lack of vitamin C, the potentially fatal disease was a scourge of pirates and sailors in the heyday of the British...
Seafarers' disease Scurvy on rise among children due to lack of vitamin C in diet
Citrus fruits: A good source of vitamin C Scurvy is making a comeback among England's children. Caused by a lack of vitamin C, the potentially fatal disease was a scourge of pirates and sailors in the heyday of the British...
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