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archaeology3 years ago•4 min saved

Anemia Prevalent Among Ancient Egyptian Children, Study Finds.

A study using CT scans on 21 mummified children from ancient Egypt has revealed that one in three suffered from anemia, along with other blood conditions like thalassemia. The oldest of these mummies dates back to the Old Kingdom, though most date to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. Malnutrition, parasitic infections, and genetic disorders are thought to have been the primary reasons for anemia in children during ancient times. The study has deepened our understanding of the health of ancient Egyptians, though it does come with certain caveats.

via Ancient Origins|

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archaeology3 years ago•3 min saved

Ancient Illness Found in Egyptian Child Mummies

A new study analyzing child mummies in European museums has found that anemia was common in ancient Egyptian children, likely caused by factors such as malnutrition, parasitic infections, and genetic disorders. CT scans were used to peer non-invasively through the mummies' dressings and discovered that one-third of them had signs of anemia, and evidence of thalassemia in one case. The researchers suggest that anemia was likely common in ancient Egypt, and it was probably caused by factors such as malnutrition, parasitic infections, and genetic disorders, which still cause the health problem today.

via ScienceAlert|

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