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

The Guardian World Thursday 03 September 2026, 03:32 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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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 updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in the convict era, a coroner has found. Brisbane boy Connor Dean died after a cardiac arrest under general anaesthetic at Queensland children’s hospital in 2024.

Coroner says death likely triggered by vitamin C deficiency and so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in convict era

A six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in the convict era, a coroner has found.

Brisbane boy Connor Dean died after a cardiac arrest under general anaesthetic at Queensland children’s hospital in 2024.

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