Medieval Trondheim sanitation efforts exposed residents to roundworm infections
Archaeological analysis of skeletons from two medieval cemeteries in Trondheim reveals that public health interventions increased roundworm exposure among the population.
Burial sites show distinct differences
Excavations uncovered remains at a central cemetery beneath a former stone church and another site under a current bank building. These locations represent the oldest city center and the urban outskirts respectively. Significant variations exist between the individuals interred in these two specific grounds.
Health outcomes varied by location
Bone analysis indicates child mortality was significantly higher for those buried on the city periphery. General health conditions were poorer among people living in that outer area compared to others. Craft workers primarily inhabited this peripheral zone where their diet lacked variety.
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