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

August 30, 2026 · 12:27 am 7 sources

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• Six-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds
  The Guardian · September 3, 2026 03:32
  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…