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James Lind  

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  • James Lind, the founder of British naval hygiene, was a Scottish physician who discovered the cause of scurvy, a dietary deficiency due to lack of vitamin C. His legacy as one of the first modern clinical investigators reflected his desire to improve the health of soldiers and sailors. Lind was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of Margaret Smelum and James Lind, a merchant. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Lind, James]

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