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Scurvy Is Making a Surprising Comeback

Mercola

The resurgence of scurvy has significant implications, as it’s more than just an isolated health concern — it highlights the ongoing struggles with nutrition and economic disparities. Without timely diagnosis, scurvy will lead to severe health complications and higher medical costs. of scurvy cases occur in the lowest-income quartile.

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Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress

KFF Health News

One morning in late April, a small brick health clinic along the Thurgood Marshall Highway bustled with patients. And most carried three pill bottles or more for various chronic ailments. But Brown called them “lucky,” with enough health insurance or money to see a doctor. KINGSTREE, S.C. — ” The U.S.

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Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress.

HEALTHBEAT

One morning in late April, a small brick health clinic along the Thurgood Marshall Highway bustled with patients. And most carried three pill bottles or more for various chronic ailments. But Brown called them “lucky,” with enough health insurance or money to see a doctor. Others pulled oxygen tanks.