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Colonial modern skeletal change in the U.S.A
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
|November 1, 1976
Summary
Human skeletal changes over time show modest improvements in health and longevity, contrary to myths of radical transformation. Key skeletal shifts include pelvic deepening and minor stature increases, with notable skull morphology changes in some groups.
Area of Science:
- Anthropology
- Paleopathology
- Human Evolution
Background:
- Nineteenth-century societal changes, including improved diet, reduced disease, and immigration, were hypothesized to cause significant skeletal alterations.
- Previous studies often focused on isolated factors, lacking comprehensive comparisons across different populations and time periods.