Scurvy (Encore)
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Understanding Scurvy: Vitamin C Deficiency and its Consequences
Learn about the causes and symptoms of scurvy, a condition caused by vitamin C deficiency and characterized by symptoms such as sluggishness, bruising, bleeding gums, tooth loss, and bleeding skin. Hear a personal account from a 16th century English ship surgeon who experienced scurvy firsthand.
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