Paleoepidemiology: The Measure of Disease in the Human Past (Ucl Institute of Archaeology Publications) (University College London Institute of Archaeology Publications)

by TonyWaldron (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $141.88

  How do we identify and measure human disease in the past? This title outlines the key methods of epidemiology for non-specialists, showing the importance of studying prevalence over incidence, adjustments needed in studying past groups, how to compare studies, and the dangers of assessing occupation based upon bone evidence.