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High prevalence of adult and nonadult scurvy in an early agricultural transition site from Mainland Southeast Asia was associated with decreased survivorship.
Am J Biol Anthropol
October 2024
Department of Anatomy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Article Synopsis
- The article examines the relationship between scurvy and survival rates in a Neolithic population from Man Bac, Vietnam, highlighting that the presence of lesions doesn’t always correlate with higher mortality.
- Using statistical methods like survivorship analysis, the research reveals that scurvy was more prevalent in nonadult populations (80%) compared to adults (35%).
- Kaplan-Meier survival curves indicate that while infants and children showed no survival difference related to scurvy, a significant difference was noted in adults and adolescents 15 years and older, suggesting scurvy substantially impacted their survival.
Scurvy and vitamin C deficiency in an Australian tertiary children's hospital.
J Paediatr Child Health
September 2024
Department of General Medicine, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the prevalence of vitamin C deficiency scurvy in Australian children, identify at-risk groups, and propose management guidelines.
- Conducted over three years at a tertiary pediatric hospital, the research included children under 18 with low vitamin C levels and analyzed their demographics, comorbidities, and symptoms.
- Out of 887 patients tested, 31% had low vitamin C levels, with a small percentage showing symptoms; the study found links between deficiency, comorbidities like neurodevelopmental disorders, and dietary restrictions.
The Troubling Rise of Scurvy: A Review and National Analysis of Incidence, Associated Risk Factors, and Clinical Manifestations.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
July 2024
From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA (Ms. Reikersdorfer, Dr. Young, Dr. Batty, Dr. Steele, Dr. Yuen, Dr. Liu, and Dr. Hogue) Department of Orthopaedics, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (Mr. Singh, and Dr. Momtaz); and the Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA (Dr. Weissert).
Article Synopsis
- Scurvy, once considered rare due to better nutrition, is seeing an increase in incidence among pediatric patients, with noticeable orthopedic issues and links to other conditions like autism.
- A study analyzed over 19 million pediatric records from 2016-2020, finding that scurvy cases grew significantly, affecting younger males from lower-income backgrounds more often.
- Clinicians are urged to consider scurvy in patients with unexplained musculoskeletal symptoms, especially if they exhibit common risk factors.
Scurvy in an Adolescent: A Case Report.
Cureus
April 2024
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA.
Scurvy is a rare condition characterized by a deficiency in dietary vitamin C. Historically a disease taught in the context of long ocean voyages with limited vitamin intake, it is now rare in developed nations. The classical physical exam findings include gingival bleeding, perifollicular hemorrhages, and corkscrew hairs.
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