Diseases Of Prehistoric Americans Of South Central United States

In spite of the uncertainty of procuring game and cultivating crops, the Ozark bluff dweller obtained sufficient foods to prevent osseous evidence of deficiency diseases such as rickets. Hypertrophic changes about the joints developed early in life. Teeth were worn early, respiratory infections were common, and fractures were well set. In contrast, the mound builder was larger and better developed with no evidence of rickets, either. Deformed heads were present and hypertrophic changes about the joints were occasionally observed. No evidence of TB or chronic infectious arthritis. Osteomyelitis of the jaws in regions of dental sockets was common. Evidence present of sickle cell anemia. Poor graphics (too dark). Extensive bibliography.