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Maxillary sinusitis in Medieval Chichester, England

P Boocock1, C A Roberts, K Manchester

  • 1Calvin Wells Laboratory, Department of Archaeological Sciences, University of Bradford, UK.

American Journal of Physical Anthropology
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Maxillary sinusitis was common in Medieval England, with over half of examined individuals showing bone changes. Leprosy did not increase sinusitis prevalence, but environmental factors likely contributed to the high rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Palaeopathology
  • Medieval History
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Maxillary sinusitis is a prevalent condition with limited palaeopathological research.
  • Previous studies have faced challenges in examining sinuses in intact skulls.

Observation:

  • This study investigated maxillary sinusitis prevalence in a Medieval English urban hospital population (12th-17th centuries AD).
  • Macroscopic and endoscopic methods examined 133 individuals, including those with leprosy.
  • Sinusitis prevalence was assessed by age and sex.

Findings:

  • 54.9% of individuals exhibited bone changes indicative of maxillary sinusitis.
  • No significant difference in prevalence was found between individuals with and without leprosy.
  • The prevalence at Chichester (54.9%) was significantly higher than other Medieval British sites (3.6%).

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Implications:

  • The high prevalence suggests significant aetiological factors in Medieval Britain, possibly environmental.
  • Further research is needed to understand the high frequency and diagnostic challenges of sinusitis in this period.
  • Findings contribute to understanding historical disease patterns and potential environmental influences.