Patterns in Incidence of Tuberculosis in Midwest Prehistoric Populations
Location
CSU
Student's Major
Anthropology
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Kathleen Blue
Mentor's Department
Anthropology
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that if not treated early, attacks the organs of the human body, including that of the skeletal system. The objective was to document the incidence of tuberculosis in Midwest prehistoric populations and ascertain factors impacting incidence. Data regarding incidence was obtained from previously described populations. My research determined that three factors: geographic location, subsistence strategy, and population density impact the incidence of tuberculosis. Comparison of the data from the populations suggested tuberculosis incidence varies with increases in population densities. Intensification of agricultural practices, and distance from large ceremonial and urban centers.
Patterns in Incidence of Tuberculosis in Midwest Prehistoric Populations
CSU
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that if not treated early, attacks the organs of the human body, including that of the skeletal system. The objective was to document the incidence of tuberculosis in Midwest prehistoric populations and ascertain factors impacting incidence. Data regarding incidence was obtained from previously described populations. My research determined that three factors: geographic location, subsistence strategy, and population density impact the incidence of tuberculosis. Comparison of the data from the populations suggested tuberculosis incidence varies with increases in population densities. Intensification of agricultural practices, and distance from large ceremonial and urban centers.
