What type of people are prone to scurvy?

People who are at an increased risk of scurvy include:

- Infants: Infants who are exclusively breastfed or who do not receive enough vitamin C-fortified formula are at risk for scurvy.

- Older adults: Older adults who have poor diets or who have difficulty absorbing nutrients are at risk for scurvy.

- People with chronic illnesses: People with certain chronic illnesses, such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, may have difficulty absorbing vitamin C and are at risk for scurvy.

- Alcoholics: Alcoholism can interfere with the absorption of vitamin C and increase the risk of scurvy.

- Smokers: Smoking can damage the cells that line the blood vessels and increase the risk of scurvy.

- People who have had gastric bypass surgery: Gastric bypass surgery can alter the way the body absorbs nutrients, including vitamin C, and increase the risk of scurvy.

- People who live in poverty: People who live in poverty may have difficulty affording foods that are rich in vitamin C and are at risk for scurvy.