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Stature and frailty during the Black Death: the effect of stature on risks of epidemic mortality in London, A.D. 1348-1350

New study suggests being short was not ideal during the 14th century Black Death plague. [Journal of Archaeological Science]

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    • #journal
    • #medieval
    • #mortality
    • #plague
    • #stature
    • #bones
    • #anthropology
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