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Hypovitaminosis D and Associated Mortality Within the Hamann-Todd Human Osteological Collection

Brahler, Emily A
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1524360243403955

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2018, MA, Kent State University, College of Arts and Sciences / Department of Anthropology.
Vitamin D facilitates calcium absorption within the body, making it significant for growth and maintenance of both the skeleton and nonskeletal body systems. Prolonged deficiency in adults can cause a skeletal condition known as osteomalacia, which leaves distinctive traces on bone that can be seen upon gross examinations. This study examined this pathology within the Hamann-Todd Human (HTH) Osteological Collection housed at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in order to assess visible indicators of this condition, explore the demographic distribution of this disease, and evaluate the effects of poor vitamin D status on health and mortality. This study combines previous data collected by Dr. Robert Mensforth of Cleveland State University with new data collected by Emily A. Brahler of Kent State University, in an attempt to illuminate the nature of this condition within this unique historical Cleveland population. Results demonstrate that indicators of osteomalacia are present within this collection. We speculate that observed frequencies are dependent on both biological and cultural factors.
Linda B. Spurlock (Advisor)
Robert Mensforth (Committee Member)
Richard Meindl (Committee Member)
Evgenia Fotiou (Committee Member)
98 p.
Human Remains; Pathology; Physical Anthropology
Hypovitaminosis D; vitamin D deficiency; osteomalacia; Hamann-Todd Osteological Collection

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  • Brahler, E. A. (2018). Hypovitaminosis D and Associated Mortality Within the Hamann-Todd Human Osteological Collection [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1524360243403955

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Brahler, Emily. Hypovitaminosis D and Associated Mortality Within the Hamann-Todd Human Osteological Collection. 2018. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1524360243403955.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Brahler, Emily. "Hypovitaminosis D and Associated Mortality Within the Hamann-Todd Human Osteological Collection." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1524360243403955

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