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Black Death offers window into how childhood malnutrition affects adult health

Last updated: July 30, 2025 8:30 pm
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The Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, arrived in England in 1348, claiming the lives of approximately 2 million people within a span of two years. The disease, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, led to a massive death toll that overwhelmed cities like London, where new cemeteries were opened to bury the countless bodies.

A recent study has shed light on how the individuals who perished during the Black Death could provide insights into a modern health concern: the long-term impact of childhood malnutrition on adult health. The research, published in the journal Science Advances, was led by Sharon DeWitte, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder.

The findings of the study revealed a complex relationship between early-life malnutrition and survival rates during the Black Death. Surprisingly, individuals who experienced malnutrition in their youth may have had a higher chance of surviving health threats like the plague until young adulthood. However, as these individuals reached middle and late adulthood, their survival advantages diminished significantly.

According to DeWitte, this suggests that early-life malnutrition could have shaped their development in ways that were beneficial in the short term but led to poor health outcomes later in life. The research aims to understand how mortality varied during historical catastrophes and how lessons from the past can inform interventions to reduce health burdens in contemporary society.

The study focused on analyzing chemical clues in the teeth of nearly 275 individuals buried in English cemeteries before, during, and after the Black Death. By examining isotopes in the teeth, the researchers could infer the impact of early-life malnutrition on adult health. The results indicated that nutritional stress in childhood could have long-lasting effects on metabolism and overall health outcomes in adulthood.

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DeWitte emphasized that the study’s findings are not definitive, as historical records about the individuals were often lacking. However, the research suggests that early-life malnutrition may have shaped adult health in nuanced ways, depending on environmental factors and societal conditions.

The study underscores the importance of understanding how experiences in early life can influence health outcomes in later years. By studying the impact of historical events like the Black Death, researchers can glean valuable insights into modern health challenges and potential interventions.

Co-authors of the study included researchers from the University of Bradford, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, and the University of South Carolina. The findings offer a unique perspective on the interplay between childhood malnutrition and adult health, highlighting the need for further research in this area.

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