concept   scurvy
4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) • Tropical countries (1) • Western countries (1) • modern medical culture (1) • naval culture in the West (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 scurvy Tropical countries Scurvy is less common in tropical countries due to the abundance of vitamin C-rich fruits. 6
2 scurvy Western countries Scurvy is associated with historical sailors who lacked vitamin C during sea voyages in Western countries. 3
3 scurvy modern medical culture Scurvy is rare in developed countries due to year-round access to fresh fruits and vegetables. 1
4 scurvy naval culture in the West The prevention and treatment of scurvy were historically important in Western naval culture, leading to the introduction of citrus fruits and lemon juice. 1