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Centuries-old cemetery helps scientists link climate shocks to Industrial Revolution disease

During England's Industrial Revolution, when the country's farming-based economy transformed into an industrial one between roughly 1760 and 1840, pollution, harsh working conditions, inadequate housing and limited access to sunlight…

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During England’s Industrial Revolution (roughly 1760‑1840), researchers examined a centuries‑old cemetery to investigate disease patterns. They found that pollution, harsh working conditions, inadequate housing and limited sunlight contributed to widespread rickets among children, a condition traditionally attributed to urbanization, latitude and socioeconomic status. The study highlights climate as an overlooked factor influencing health during that period.

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