I'm looking for references to studies regarding the physical health of
19th century populations, specifically Midwestern and/or military
populations. Right now I'm trying to model health conditions at a 1840's
fort in northeast Iowa, using historic accounts of disease, physical activity,
diet, trauma, and such. This might be a chapter in my thesis if I can find
enough information. In any case, I would like to compare what I find to
other studies dealing with issues of historic health. Any help is
appreciated.
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Jeffrey T. Carr
Graduate Student
Iowa State University
Department of Anthropology
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~anthr_info/anthropology/homepage.html
Department of Architecture
http://www.design.iastate.edu/
Research Assistant
Iowa State University Archaeological Laboratory
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