"Bioarchaeological studies like this are important because they can tell us whether the patterns of disease and death that we see in living populations also existed in the past. If patterns of health are not consistent over time, we can use skeletal data to understand why," said Yaussy.
"The study suggests that the way men and women experienced health and disease in medieval London was different from today. Unlike modern times, where women typically live longer but often have more health issues, this pattern was not seen in medieval London. This could mean that cultural factors, like access to nutritious food, played a role in health differences between men and women in the past."
"These findings help us understand how social and cultural factors have historically influenced health. It shows that the longer life expectancy of women seen today is a relatively recent development, likely due to reduced cultural marginalization in the present day."
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