Scurvy, Past and Present

"Scurvy, Past and Present" by Alfred F. Hess is a scientific exploration of scurvy, then and now. The book journeys into the history, symptoms, and nutrition related to this illness caused by lack of vitamins. It shows how scurvy hurt people, especially during wars and among babies, and it also points to new knowledge about what causes it and how to treat it. The book starts by saying that people are caring about health again, which is why understanding vitamins is important. Hess reminds readers that scurvy was a big problem in wars of the past and was a common health issue for infants. Hess’ expertise gives him the authority to dive deep into the recent discoveries, which is why the book is made for doctors, nutritionists, and other smart people in medicine. The book shows why this disease is important by giving detailed information about the health effects of scurvy.