Six-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long-term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds

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  Six-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long-term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds

  Coroner says death likely triggered by vitamin C deficiency and so‑called ‘sailor’s disease’ common in convict era Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in the convict era, a coroner has found. Brisbane boy Connor Dean died after a cardiac arrest under general anaesthetic at Queensland Children’s hospital in 2024. Continue reading...

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