Infant and Childhood Mortality in Some Ancient Populations from Abruzzo: Paleodemographic and Paleopathological Implications

Authors

  • Gabriella Di Tota Anatomy and Pathological Histology, Catholic University, Rome, I
  • Luigia Melillo History of Medicine, II University of Naples, I
  • Luigi Capasso Technical Service for Anthropological and Paleopathological Research, Ministry of Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Rome, I

Keywords:

Abruzzo , Infant mortality, Paleopathology , Paleodemography

Abstract

The paleopathologic and paleodemographic study of skeletal samples of ancient populations from Abruzzo, Central Italy, yields data on the trends of infant mortality through the ages from the 7th century BC to the Modern Age. These data integrate the informations deriving from historic sources.     

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Published

2022-01-26

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (1994)

Section

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