A new study from the University of Gothenburg highlighted serious health issues among Sweden's Viking Age population, including oral and maxillofacial diseases, sinus infections, and osteoarthritis. Researchers utilized advanced CT scans to analyze skulls, uncovering chronic conditions affecting daily life, such as dental diseases. The findings, published in the British Dental Journal Open, involved a study of fifteen adult skulls that exhibited signs of infections and bone growth abnormalities. This research adds a significant layer to our understanding of health during the Viking Age, as it expands upon previous examinations of dental remains.
There was much to look at. We found many signs of disease in these individuals. Exactly why we don't know. While we can't study the damage in the soft tissue because it's no longer the case to be sure about that.
The CT scans revealed pathological bone growths in the cranium and jawbone, indicating infections and other conditions.
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