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3 September 2026

Six-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds

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Source reporting: The Guardian World

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Six-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds

Coroner says death likely triggered by vitamin C deficiency and so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in convict era Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Brisbane boy Connor Dean died after a cardiac arrest under general anaesthetic at Queensland children’s hospital in 2024.

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