The Human Remains from Carter-Ranch Pueblo,Arizona: Health in Isolation

Authors

Marie E. Danforth, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Della Collins Cook, Indiana UniversityFollow
Stanley G. Knick III, Pembroke State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1994

Department

Anthropology and Sociology

Abstract

Health patterns in the Pueblo III (A.D. 1100-1225) population from Carter Ranch Pueblo were investigated in skeletal remains from 34 individuals. Childhood health disruptions were assessed using stature, linear enamel hypoplasias, and Harris lines. Periostitis, arthritis, anemia, trauma, and dental pathology were also observed. Although the low juvenile representation is probably an effect of age-biased mortuary practices, results suggest a healthy population compared to larger southwestern sites. Trauma levels at the site are quite high, possibly indicating burial practices differentiated on the ability to work or other health criteria. Additionally, a number of genetic anomalies are present, suggesting an isolated population.

Comments

©American Antiquity

Publisher Version

Publication Title

American Antiquity

Volume

59

Issue

1

First Page

88

Last Page

101

Recommended Citation

Danforth, M. E., Cook, D. C., Knick, S. G. (1994). The Human Remains from Carter-Ranch Pueblo,Arizona: Health in Isolation. American Antiquity, 59(1), 88-101.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/8294