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Around what time was the cure for scurvy found?

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Answer:

in 1747 by James Lind ......

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Step-by-step explanation:

During the Age of Sail, it was assumed that 50 percent of the sailors would die of scurvy on a major trip. A Scottish surgeon in the Royal Navy, James Lind, is generally credited with proving that scurvy can be successfully treated with citrus fruit in 1753.

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