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Title
Scurvy is still present in developed countries.
Authors
Velandia, Bertha; Centor, Robert M; McConnell, Vicky; Shah, Mobin
Abstract
Scurvy, while uncommon, still occurs in developed countries despite the widespread availability of vitamins and fortified foods. A vitamin C deficiency prevalence of 10 to 14% in adults was reported in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 1994.
Publication
Journal of general internal medicine, 2008, Vol 23, Issue 8, p1281