Boy, 6, dies from cardiac arrest linked to vitamin C deficiency, likely caused by scurvy, coroner finds
4 sources·Updated September 3, 2026
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- Guardian AU Headlines·1d agoSix-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long-term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds
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 updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the…
Read at Guardian AU Headlines → - ABC Australia Top·1d agoScurvy listed as most likely factor in 6yo Qld boy's death
The Queensland coroner found a six-year-old boy had a severe vitamin C deficiency when he died after suffering a cardiac arrest in 2024.
Read at ABC Australia Top → - NZ Herald World·1d agoScurvy death: Coroner links 6-year-old Connor Dean’s heart attack to vitamin C deficiency
Queensland coroner said publicising the boy's death might help prevent similar tragedies.
Read at NZ Herald World → - The West Lifestyle·1d agoBoy, 6, dies from cardiac arrest linked to vitamin C deficiency, likely caused by scurvy, coroner finds
A coroner has delivered shock findings after a young boy died from cardiac arrest linked to a “sailor’s disease” not seen for centuries.
Read at The West Lifestyle →