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Canada sees surge of 18th Century disease as doctors say ‘it’s bigger than we thought’

Doctors in northern Saskatchewan identified 27 cases of scurvy caused by severe vitamin C deficiency, as experts say it highlights a broader issue with poverty and food insecurity



Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/us-news/canada-sees-surge-18th-century-34196886

Author : [email protected] (Joe Faretra)

Publish date : 2024-11-27 13:36:44

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