Is scurvy on the rise in Canada? Here’s what we know

This article is part of The Globe’s initiative to cover dis- and misinformation. Email us to share tips or feedback at disinfodesk@globeandmail.com.A recent report, published by the journal of the Canadian Medical Association about a 65-year-old woman diagnosed with scurvy, advised doctors to be more alert to the disease in patients with low socioeconomic status or facing food insecurity. Concerns about scurvy were highlighted when federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said it was “making a comeback” during Question Period on Oct. 21..embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }