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Scurvy is a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency that results in spots on the skin, bleeding gums, and wounds that will not heal. It was historically common among sailors, soldiers, and others who spent long periods at sea or away from fresh fruits and vegetables. While its symptoms and cure were known to some cultures for a long time, it was British surgeon James Lind who first proved in 1753 that scurvy could be treated and prevented by supplementing the diet with citrus fruits like lemons. Nowadays, sc
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