Experts warn that scurvy, a disease associated with the Victorian era, is making a comeback in the UK due to the cost of living crisis making it difficult to access affordable fruit and vegetables. Professor Kamila Hawthorne highlights the increased risk of nutritional diseases and chronic conditions due to poor diet. Symptoms of scurvy include fatigue, swollen gums, and skin discoloration, with treatment involving fresh fruit and vegetables or Vitamin C supplements prescribed by a doctor.
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