Palaeopathology of Aboriginal Australians

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The book presents a comprehensive analysis of the health of Aboriginal Australians over 50,000 years, challenging the notion of pre-colonial health. Utilizing data from 4,500 individuals, it provides the first continental survey detailing aspects of hunter-gatherer health, including disease categories like stress, osteoarthritis, and infections. By employing a regional epidemiological approach, it compares health trends across Australia and Papua New Guinea, linking findings to social and demographic factors. Accessible to both specialists and general readers, it enriches our understanding of Aboriginal culture and the origins of human disease.