ICD-11 definition : This condition groups several clinical consequences secondary to vitamin C deficiency
with scurvy being the most severe presentation. The populations at risk of vitamin
C deficiency are those for whom the fruit and vegetable supply is minimal. Epidemics
of scurvy are associated with famine and war, when food supply is small and irregular.
Children fed predominantly heat-treated (ultra-high-temperature or pasteurized) milk
or unfortified formulas and not receiving fruits and fruit juices are at significant
risk for symptomatic disease.;
This condition groups several clinical consequences secondary to vitamin C deficiency
with scurvy being the most severe presentation. The populations at risk of vitamin
C deficiency are those for whom the fruit and vegetable supply is minimal. Epidemics
of scurvy are associated with famine and war, when food supply is small and irregular.
Children fed predominantly heat-treated (ultra-high-temperature or pasteurized) milk
or unfortified formulas and not receiving fruits and fruit juices are at significant
risk for symptomatic disease.