Source/Archive record SYO3105 - Demography, diet and state of health in Roman York

Title Demography, diet and state of health in Roman York
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Date/Year 2013

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This study combines new and pre-existing osteological evidence with archaeological evidence in order to reconstruct the demographic composition, broad dietary patterns and health status of the population of Roman York. This research examines the composition of the military and civilian sectors of the population, dietary patterns inferred from the study of dental remains, and differences in health according to social and occupational status categories within the population.

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Jul 2 2024 10:55AM

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