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English
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Scourge of Black-leg (Scurvy) on the Mormon Trail
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Nutrition
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2001
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17
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416-18
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For years, scurvy has been perceived as a disease occuring at sea. In England, it was recognized in 1843 that potatoes could prevent scurvy. While in Winter Quarters in 1846-47, the Saints contracted scurvy and considerable numbers died from its effects. George A. Smith enjoined the Saints to eat potatoes and many lives were saved.