Health in Late Prehistoric Thailand

£49.00
Author:
Kathryn M. Domett
Publication Year:
2001
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781841712383
Paperback:
198pp. Includes numerous tables, graphs, maps, photographs.
ISBN 10:
1841712388
BAR number:
S946
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Description

BOOK DESCRIPTION
Four skeletal samples comprising a total of 500 skeletons, dated to the Bronze and Iron Ages, were examined. Investigated were health, morbidity and mortality. Parameters included measures of mortality, growth, growth disturbances, joint disease, trauma and dental health. The information was integrated with archaeological and ethnographic evidence. The results indicated a general improvement in health through the time periods studies.