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Re:Scientists find genetic signature of Down syndrome in anc... by mytailorisrich on Thursday February 29, 2024 @02:40AM (#39547184)
In addition, I believe that infant mortality in ancient Rome was perhaps 30% (so 1/3 died before one). I don't know if that can be generalised but it was tough for everyone to begin with.
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Re:Scientists find genetic signature of Down syndrome in anc... by inglor_cz on Thursday February 29, 2024 @04:25AM (#39547786)
Mortality of young children was historically so high that some cultures didn't even give them names until they were 5 or so, to avoid emotional attachment.
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Re:Scientists find genetic signature of Down syndrome in anc... by Tabular-Iceberg on Thursday February 29, 2024 @06:15AM (#39548059)
Emotionally cold parents in the most vital stages of development probably didn’t help their chances of survival either.
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