Shining Light on Vitamin C Deficiency and Scurvy in Canada: A Scoping Review Protocol of Risk Profiles, Health Outcomes, and Interventions

Scurvy, as a disease, is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C in the human body. Scurvy has, over time, been linked to several health outcomes and has been reported to cause death if left untreated. Scurvy is observed to be re-emerging among Canadian populations, with its re-emergence attributed to several factors that predispose Canadians to Vitamin C deficiency. This scoping review will explore the scope and nature of existing information on scurvy and vitamin C deficiency in Canadian populations. It will concentrate on examining factors contributing to the re-emergence of scurvy and vitamin C deficiency among Canadian populations and the impact of food insecurity on the health of Canadians.