Scurvy is a growing problem south of the border and large swaths of America are regarded as food deserts with a lack of nutritious foods.

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Historically the diseases affecting the morbidity rates of Indigenous peoples have been the diseases of poverty. Tuberculosis, pneumonia and gastrointestinal diseases are all related to living conditions and poor water. Now we can add scurvy to the list of ailments, particularly in the north.

Scurvy is a series of symptoms brought on by a vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C isn’t stored in the body and must be provided daily by a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Scurvy is a growing problem south of the border and large swaths of America are regarded as food deserts with a lack of nutritious foods. It’s not just related to poverty. The abundant fast food and junk food lack proper nutrition and make up much of people’s diet.

Prepackaged food doesn’t spoil and is easier to transport and keep than fresh fruits and vegetables. According to a 2022 report from the Saskatchewan Health........

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