Health status of children in ancient Sirmium
Abstract
This paper presents diseases which directly leave traces on osteological
material (enamel hypoplasia, caries, traumatic conditions, haematological
disorders, metabolic diseases and middle ear inflammation) and diseases that
leave no visible marks on bones, and may indeed be the direct cause of death
of children in ancient Sirmium. In paleodemographic research, child mortality
rate is an important element of a population’s progress. Child mortality is
considered an adequate criterion for the social and sanitation conditions of
a community and a sensitive indicator of inadequate nutrition.
Keywords:
Roman necropoles / 1st–4th century AD / 4th and 5th century AD / children / health statusSource:
Starinar, 2016, 66, 65-80Publisher:
- Arheološki institut, Beograd
Funding / projects:
- Romanization, urbanization and transformation of urban centres of civil, military and residential character in Roman provinces on territory of Serbia (RS-177007)
- Urbanisation Processes and Development of Mediaeval Society (RS-177021)
- Functional, Functionalized and Advanced Nanomaterials (RS-45005)