Urban and rural infant-feeding practices and health in early medieval Central Europe (9th-10th Century, Czech Republic).

摘要: In the Central European context, 9th and 10th centuries are well known for rapid cultural societal changes concerning development of economic political structures states as adoption Christianity. A bioarchaeological study based on a subadult skeletal series was conducted to tackle impact these infant young child feeding practices and, consequently, their health in both urban rural populations. Data growth frequency nonspecific stress indicators group aged 0–6 years were analyzed. subsample 41 individuals selected nitrogen carbon isotope analyses, applying an intra-individual sampling strategy (bone vs. tooth). The isotopic results attest mosaic food behaviors. sample, some children may have been weaned during second year life, while others still consuming breast milk substantially up 4–5 age. By contrast, data from sample show more homogeneity, with gradual cessation breastfeeding starting after age 2 years. Several factors suggested which responsible applied weaning strategies. There is no evidence that observed strategies affected level biological population had face compared population.