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

A six-year-old boy has died from scurvy in Queensland, Australia, according to findings released by the local coroner. The coroner determined that the child's death was likely triggered by a severe vitamin C deficiency, resulting in the medieval and convict-era affliction commonly known as "sailor's disease."

The fatal outcome occurred despite long-term concerns having been raised regarding the young boy's diet prior to his death.