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Research paper thumbnail of The TRB burial site at Markowice, Poland: preliminary insights and prospects for future work

Antiquity

In 2018, excavations at Markowice in central Poland produced sound evidence for the uptake of the... more In 2018, excavations at Markowice in central Poland produced sound evidence for the uptake of the Baden Culture in the region: the remains of a young male interred with two cattle drawing a funerary sledge were unearthed, along with several other Funnel Beaker (TRB) inhumations that date to 3500–3100 BC.

Research paper thumbnail of Socioeconomic factors and lifestyle affecting the variability of menstrual cycle characteristics in women from Central Poland

Anthropological Review, 2019

Regularity, length of the cycle and duration of menstrual flow are a reflection of women health. ... more Regularity, length of the cycle and duration of menstrual flow are a reflection of women health. The purpose of the research was to assess the relationships between socioeconomic status, cycle length, duration of menses, regularity and dysmenorrhea. A survey was conducted among 896 healthy women from Łódź and Warsaw (Poland), aged 15.71–26.98. Women who were menarche at least 3 years ago were asked to complete the survey. Women were asked about cycle length (number of days), duration of menstrual flow, regularity of the cycle, dysmenorrhea, birth place, parental education level, attendance at physical education classes, participation in additional sports activities, self-assessment of stress levels at home and at school/university, and smoking. For data analysis, t-test, analysis of variance, and chi-square were used, and p<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. There were no significant relationships between the mean cycle length, regularity and the environmental f...

Research paper thumbnail of Differences in lifestyle between students of medical and biological fields of study in Poland

Anthropological Review

Students are a specific social group characterized by different lifestyle behaviours. The aim of ... more Students are a specific social group characterized by different lifestyle behaviours. The aim of the study was to determine whether there are lifestyle differences between students of medical and biological fields from three different universities in Poland. The research material consisted of answers from 1163 students (781 women and 382 men), aged 17.5– 26.0 from the medical faculty of the Wroclaw Medical University, biological faculties of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw and the University of Lodz. The survey included questions regarding gender, socio-demographic situation, lifestyle and eating habits. Students also provided height and weight data, which was used for BMI calculation. Chi-square test and one-way ANOVA were used to indicate differences in BMI between students and to estimate differences in lifestyle between students from three different university centres. Medical students exhibited significantly lower BMI values compared to students from other ac...

Research paper thumbnail of The TRB burial site at Markowice, Poland: preliminary insights and prospects for future work

Antiquity, 2023

In 2018, excavations at Markowice in central Poland produced sound evidence for the uptake of the... more In 2018, excavations at Markowice in central Poland produced sound evidence for the uptake of the Baden Culture in the region: the remains of a young male interred with two cattle drawing a funerary sledge were unearthed, along with several other Funnel Beaker (TRB) inhumations that date to 3500–3100 BC.

Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on the Body Characteristics, Proportion, and Health Behavior of Children Aged 6–12 Years

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Background: The research aimed to determine how socioeconomic factors influence the body structur... more Background: The research aimed to determine how socioeconomic factors influence the body structure and health behaviors of children in a suburban commune. Methods: Data from 376 children aged 6.78 to 11.82 years from Jabłonna, Poland, were analyzed. A questionnaire was used to gather information regarding the socioeconomic status and dietary habits of these children, and physical measurements such as height, weight, pelvic width, shoulder width, chest, waist, hip, and arm circumferences, and three skinfolds were taken. Hip index, pelvi-acromial index, Marty’s index, BMI (body mass index), WHR (waist–hip ratio), and the sum of three skinfolds were calculated. One-way analysis of variance, Student’s t-test, and X2 test with p < 0.05 were used. Results: The size of the family and the level of education and occupation of the fathers had a significant impact on the body proportions of the children. Children from larger centers with more educated parents were seen to have healthier eat...

Research paper thumbnail of Analiza antropologiczna szczątków kostnych z cmentarzyska XIV-XV wiecznego przy Pl. Łuczkowskiego 17 w Chełmie / Beata Borowska

Research paper thumbnail of ANTHROPOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF HUMAN REMAINS FROM THE MEDIEVAL CEMETERY AT GÓRZYCA, LUBUSKIE VOIVODESHIP (Badania antropologiczne szczatków kostnych z cmentarzyska sredniowiecznego w Górzycy, woj. Lubuskie)

Research paper thumbnail of Wyniki drugiego sezonu badań na cmentarzysku szkieletowym w Chełmie / Tomasz Dzieńkowski, Stanisław Gołub, Beata Borowska, Grzegorz Mazur

Research paper thumbnail of Disturbances in primary dental enamel in Polish autistic children

Scientific Reports, 2020

Dental enamel is a structure that is formed as a result of the regular functioning of ameloblasts... more Dental enamel is a structure that is formed as a result of the regular functioning of ameloblasts. The knowledge of the patterns of enamel secretion allows an analysis of their disruptions manifested in pronounced additional accentuated lines. These lines represent a physiological response to stress experienced during enamel development. The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of accentuated lines in the tooth enamel of autistic boys. The width of the neonatal line and the periodicity of the striae of Retzius were also assessed. The study material consisted of longitudinal ground sections of 56 primary teeth (incisors and molars): 22 teeth from autistic children and 34 teeth from the control group. The Mann–Whitney U test indicates that the accentuated lines were found significantly more often in autistic children (Z = 3.03; p = 0.002). No differentiation in the rate of enamel formation and in the rate of regaining homeostasis after childbirth were found. The obtained res...

Research paper thumbnail of Associations between Sleep Duration and Anthropometric Indices of Adiposity in Female University Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Objectives: To examine associations between sleep duration as well as time of going to sleep and ... more Objectives: To examine associations between sleep duration as well as time of going to sleep and anthropometric indices related to the amount and distribution of adiposity. Material: A total of 969 female university students, aged 19–24 years. Methods: Participants self-reported their sleep duration. Body weight, height, and waist circumference were measured. BMI, WHR and WHtR were calculated. Statistical analyses of results involved logistic regression models. Socioeconomic status and level of stress were added as covariates. Results: In 15% of the sample, sleep was too short (<6 h), and 10% slept too long (>8 h). Compared to women who followed the recommended sleep duration, among short sleepers, both underweight and overweight were more frequent, while long sleepers were more likely to be overweight. A higher prevalence of abdominal obesity and increased risk of metabolic syndrome were observed in both short and long sleepers than in recommended sleepers. Irregular sleep ti...

Research paper thumbnail of Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Self-Reported Prevalence of Allergic Diseases Among Female University Students

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 2017

Until recently, most studies report an increasing prevalence of allergy and asthma. The research ... more Until recently, most studies report an increasing prevalence of allergy and asthma. The research suggests that the increase may have to do with changes in lifestyle and living conditions. This study seeks to determine the prevalence and changes in allergic diseases in relation to socioeconomic status (SES) 6 years apart. The research material consisted of data collected in two cross-sectional surveys conducted among university female students in 2009 and 2015 (respectively, 702 and 1305 subjects). The surveys evaluated the incidence of allergic conditions and socio-economic status. The occurrence of allergy was determined on the basis of answers to the questions whether the allergy and specific allergens were defined on the basis of medical work-up. The prevalence of allergic diseases increased from 14.0% to 22.3% over a 6-year period. In both cohorts, allergic diseases were more prevalent among females with high SES than with low SES. In 2009, significant differences were noted in relation to urbanization of the place of living and the number of siblings. In 2015, all socioeconomics factors significantly bore on the prevalence of allergy.

Research paper thumbnail of Mycolic Acids as Markers of Osseous Tuberculosis in the Neolithic Skeleton from Kujawy Region (Central Poland)

Anthropological Review, 2014

The subject of analysis is the male skeleton from a double burial of the Globular Amphora Culture... more The subject of analysis is the male skeleton from a double burial of the Globular Amphora Culture, derived from the Neolithic site at Brześć Kujawski in Kujawy region (central Poland). Within the spine of the individual advanced lesions are observed (destruction of the vertebral bodies, symptoms of the periostitis in the thoracic region) which are characteristic of skeletal tuberculosis. To check whether the observed morphological changes resulted from infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), the bone material was tested positively for the presence of mycolic acids, the specific components of the cell wall of pathogenic M.tb bacilli, by mass spectrometry.

Research paper thumbnail of Human bones from 13(?)-17th cent. cemetery from Busówno in the light of anthropological analysis

Sprawozdania Archeologiczne, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Cervical Spine Anomalies: Children in One of the Oldest Churches in Poland

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 2017

This paper presents pathological changes indicative of type II Klippel-Feil syndrome identified i... more This paper presents pathological changes indicative of type II Klippel-Feil syndrome identified in the skeleton of a child uncovered in one of the oldest Christian churches in Poland (first half of the 11th century) with the archaeological layer containing the burial dated to the 13th-15th centuries. The age at death of the child was estimated at 9 to 10 years. The third and fourth cervical vertebrae of this individual were fused asymmetrically, leading to torticollis. The apex of the dens axis (odontoid process) was V-shaped, which is consistent with clinical descriptions of ossiculum terminale. The laminae of the second sacral vertebra were found to be fused, but positioned asymmetrically with respect to one another, while the laminae of the third and fourth vertebrae were hypoplastic, suggesting spina bifida of the sacrum. This configuration of anomalies is symptomatic of type II Klippel-Feil syndrome. In addition, the studied individual revealed heterotopic ossification on the supinator crest of the ulna, which may have arisen as a result of dislocation of the elbow joint.

Research paper thumbnail of Periodontitis in the historical population of Radom (Poland) from the 11th to 19th centuries

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 2018

Periodontitis can be an excellent indirect source of data on the general and oral health, dietary... more Periodontitis can be an excellent indirect source of data on the general and oral health, dietary habits and hygiene of past populations. This study assessed periodontitis in the population of Radom from the 11 th century up to the industrial revolution in the 19 th century. The dental material was divided into three historical series: the Early Medieval (11 th century, EMP), Late Medieval (14 th-17 th century, LMP), and Modern (18 th-19 th century, MP) periods. A total of 256 adult individuals of both sexes were examined with a total of 4579 teeth. Four diagnostic criteria were used to diagnose the disease. Periodontitis affected 54% of the individuals from the EMP, 71% of those from the LMP, and 74% of those from the MP. In all chronological periods the prevalence and severity of periodontitis were higher among males. The youngest (17-25 years) age class had the lowest prevalence of periodontitis. In subsequent age classes there are an increase the disease. The results indicate that the "environmental conditions" were different in these chronological periods. Possible differences could be related to diet, but oral hygiene, unhealthy habits, and psychological stress cannot be ruled out. Different This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. levels of sex hormones could explain the difference in the prevalence of periodontitis between sexes.

Research paper thumbnail of Frequency of under- and overweight among children and adolescents during the economic transition in Poland

HOMO, 2012

The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity, using ... more The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity, using International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria, in four cohorts of children and adolescents living in Poland in different economic eras: communist economy (1977/1978), crisis of the 1980s (1987/1988), political and economic transformation (1992/1994) and the free market economy (2002/2004). Analysis was conducted on a database including 10,934 records for children of the age 7-18 years. In Poland, in the last 26 years of economic and political transformations, the epidemic of obesity was not noticed but the growing incidence of children and adolescents with body mass deficit was observed (p&amp;lt;0.0001) (20.2% of girls in 2002/2004 vs. 11.0% in 1977/1978 and 12.1% of boys in 2002/2004 vs. 7.2% in 1977/1978). Lower parental education and a higher number of children in a family resulted in a higher prevalence of underweight (odds ratio [OR] fluctuated from 1.26 to 1.63). The social effects of the political transformation in Poland significantly affected families with low socio-economic status (SES), and especially more eco-sensitive boys. This result is opposite to the trends observed in Western countries and makes an important contribution to the current knowledge of the course of further changes in weight-to-height ratio at a global scale.

Research paper thumbnail of Parental smoking during pregnancy shortens offspring's legs

HOMO, 2016

One of the most severe detrimental environmental factors acting during pregnancy is foetal smoke ... more One of the most severe detrimental environmental factors acting during pregnancy is foetal smoke exposure. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of maternal, paternal and parental smoking during pregnancy on relative leg length in 7- to 10-year-old children. The research conducted in the years 2001-2002 included 978 term-born children, 348 boys and 630 girls, at the age of 7-10 years. Information concerning the birth weight of a child was obtained from the health records of the women. Information about the mother's and the father's smoking habits during pregnancy and about the mothers' education level was obtained from a questionnaire. The influence of parental smoking on relative leg length, controlled for age, sex, birth weight and the mother's education, as a proxy measure of socioeconomic status, and controlled for an interaction between sex and birth weight, was assessed by an analysis of covariance, where relative leg length was the dependent variable, smoking and sex were the independent variables, and birth weight as well as the mother's education were the covariates. Three separate analyses were run for the three models of smoking habits during pregnancy: the mother's smoking, the father's smoking and both parents' smoking. Only both parents' smoking showed a significant effect on relative leg length of offspring. It is probable that foetal hypoxia caused by carbon monoxide contained in smoke decelerated the growth of the long bones of foetuses.

Research paper thumbnail of Does an early rural life influence selected health-related parameters of female university students?

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2018

Teul I, Wronka I. Does an early rural life influence selected health-related parameters of female... more Teul I, Wronka I. Does an early rural life influence selected health-related parameters of female university students? Ann Agric Environ Med.

Research paper thumbnail of Season of birth influences the timing of first menstruation

American Journal of Human Biology, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Neonatal line width in deciduous incisors from Neolithic, mediaeval and modern skeletal samples from north-central Poland

Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft, Jan 7, 2015

The neonatal line is usually the first accentuated incremental line visible on the enamel. The pr... more The neonatal line is usually the first accentuated incremental line visible on the enamel. The prenatal environment significantly contributes to the width of the neonatal line, influencing the pace of reaching post-delivery homeostasis by the newborn's organism. Studies of the enamel of the earliest developing deciduous teeth can provide an insight into the prenatal development and the perinatal conditions of children of past human populations, thus being an additional source contributing to consideration of the influence of prenatal and perinatal factors modifying growth processes. The aim of this study was to examine whether the neonatal line, reflecting the conditions of the prenatal and perinatal environment, differed between the Neolithic, the mediaeval and the modern populations from the Kujawy region in north-central Poland. The material consisted of longitudinally ground sections of 57 human deciduous incisors obtained from children aged 1.0-7.5 years representing three ...

Research paper thumbnail of The TRB burial site at Markowice, Poland: preliminary insights and prospects for future work

Antiquity

In 2018, excavations at Markowice in central Poland produced sound evidence for the uptake of the... more In 2018, excavations at Markowice in central Poland produced sound evidence for the uptake of the Baden Culture in the region: the remains of a young male interred with two cattle drawing a funerary sledge were unearthed, along with several other Funnel Beaker (TRB) inhumations that date to 3500–3100 BC.

Research paper thumbnail of Socioeconomic factors and lifestyle affecting the variability of menstrual cycle characteristics in women from Central Poland

Anthropological Review, 2019

Regularity, length of the cycle and duration of menstrual flow are a reflection of women health. ... more Regularity, length of the cycle and duration of menstrual flow are a reflection of women health. The purpose of the research was to assess the relationships between socioeconomic status, cycle length, duration of menses, regularity and dysmenorrhea. A survey was conducted among 896 healthy women from Łódź and Warsaw (Poland), aged 15.71–26.98. Women who were menarche at least 3 years ago were asked to complete the survey. Women were asked about cycle length (number of days), duration of menstrual flow, regularity of the cycle, dysmenorrhea, birth place, parental education level, attendance at physical education classes, participation in additional sports activities, self-assessment of stress levels at home and at school/university, and smoking. For data analysis, t-test, analysis of variance, and chi-square were used, and p<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. There were no significant relationships between the mean cycle length, regularity and the environmental f...

Research paper thumbnail of Differences in lifestyle between students of medical and biological fields of study in Poland

Anthropological Review

Students are a specific social group characterized by different lifestyle behaviours. The aim of ... more Students are a specific social group characterized by different lifestyle behaviours. The aim of the study was to determine whether there are lifestyle differences between students of medical and biological fields from three different universities in Poland. The research material consisted of answers from 1163 students (781 women and 382 men), aged 17.5– 26.0 from the medical faculty of the Wroclaw Medical University, biological faculties of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw and the University of Lodz. The survey included questions regarding gender, socio-demographic situation, lifestyle and eating habits. Students also provided height and weight data, which was used for BMI calculation. Chi-square test and one-way ANOVA were used to indicate differences in BMI between students and to estimate differences in lifestyle between students from three different university centres. Medical students exhibited significantly lower BMI values compared to students from other ac...

Research paper thumbnail of The TRB burial site at Markowice, Poland: preliminary insights and prospects for future work

Antiquity, 2023

In 2018, excavations at Markowice in central Poland produced sound evidence for the uptake of the... more In 2018, excavations at Markowice in central Poland produced sound evidence for the uptake of the Baden Culture in the region: the remains of a young male interred with two cattle drawing a funerary sledge were unearthed, along with several other Funnel Beaker (TRB) inhumations that date to 3500–3100 BC.

Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on the Body Characteristics, Proportion, and Health Behavior of Children Aged 6–12 Years

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Background: The research aimed to determine how socioeconomic factors influence the body structur... more Background: The research aimed to determine how socioeconomic factors influence the body structure and health behaviors of children in a suburban commune. Methods: Data from 376 children aged 6.78 to 11.82 years from Jabłonna, Poland, were analyzed. A questionnaire was used to gather information regarding the socioeconomic status and dietary habits of these children, and physical measurements such as height, weight, pelvic width, shoulder width, chest, waist, hip, and arm circumferences, and three skinfolds were taken. Hip index, pelvi-acromial index, Marty’s index, BMI (body mass index), WHR (waist–hip ratio), and the sum of three skinfolds were calculated. One-way analysis of variance, Student’s t-test, and X2 test with p < 0.05 were used. Results: The size of the family and the level of education and occupation of the fathers had a significant impact on the body proportions of the children. Children from larger centers with more educated parents were seen to have healthier eat...

Research paper thumbnail of Analiza antropologiczna szczątków kostnych z cmentarzyska XIV-XV wiecznego przy Pl. Łuczkowskiego 17 w Chełmie / Beata Borowska

Research paper thumbnail of ANTHROPOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF HUMAN REMAINS FROM THE MEDIEVAL CEMETERY AT GÓRZYCA, LUBUSKIE VOIVODESHIP (Badania antropologiczne szczatków kostnych z cmentarzyska sredniowiecznego w Górzycy, woj. Lubuskie)

Research paper thumbnail of Wyniki drugiego sezonu badań na cmentarzysku szkieletowym w Chełmie / Tomasz Dzieńkowski, Stanisław Gołub, Beata Borowska, Grzegorz Mazur

Research paper thumbnail of Disturbances in primary dental enamel in Polish autistic children

Scientific Reports, 2020

Dental enamel is a structure that is formed as a result of the regular functioning of ameloblasts... more Dental enamel is a structure that is formed as a result of the regular functioning of ameloblasts. The knowledge of the patterns of enamel secretion allows an analysis of their disruptions manifested in pronounced additional accentuated lines. These lines represent a physiological response to stress experienced during enamel development. The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of accentuated lines in the tooth enamel of autistic boys. The width of the neonatal line and the periodicity of the striae of Retzius were also assessed. The study material consisted of longitudinal ground sections of 56 primary teeth (incisors and molars): 22 teeth from autistic children and 34 teeth from the control group. The Mann–Whitney U test indicates that the accentuated lines were found significantly more often in autistic children (Z = 3.03; p = 0.002). No differentiation in the rate of enamel formation and in the rate of regaining homeostasis after childbirth were found. The obtained res...

Research paper thumbnail of Associations between Sleep Duration and Anthropometric Indices of Adiposity in Female University Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Objectives: To examine associations between sleep duration as well as time of going to sleep and ... more Objectives: To examine associations between sleep duration as well as time of going to sleep and anthropometric indices related to the amount and distribution of adiposity. Material: A total of 969 female university students, aged 19–24 years. Methods: Participants self-reported their sleep duration. Body weight, height, and waist circumference were measured. BMI, WHR and WHtR were calculated. Statistical analyses of results involved logistic regression models. Socioeconomic status and level of stress were added as covariates. Results: In 15% of the sample, sleep was too short (<6 h), and 10% slept too long (>8 h). Compared to women who followed the recommended sleep duration, among short sleepers, both underweight and overweight were more frequent, while long sleepers were more likely to be overweight. A higher prevalence of abdominal obesity and increased risk of metabolic syndrome were observed in both short and long sleepers than in recommended sleepers. Irregular sleep ti...

Research paper thumbnail of Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Self-Reported Prevalence of Allergic Diseases Among Female University Students

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 2017

Until recently, most studies report an increasing prevalence of allergy and asthma. The research ... more Until recently, most studies report an increasing prevalence of allergy and asthma. The research suggests that the increase may have to do with changes in lifestyle and living conditions. This study seeks to determine the prevalence and changes in allergic diseases in relation to socioeconomic status (SES) 6 years apart. The research material consisted of data collected in two cross-sectional surveys conducted among university female students in 2009 and 2015 (respectively, 702 and 1305 subjects). The surveys evaluated the incidence of allergic conditions and socio-economic status. The occurrence of allergy was determined on the basis of answers to the questions whether the allergy and specific allergens were defined on the basis of medical work-up. The prevalence of allergic diseases increased from 14.0% to 22.3% over a 6-year period. In both cohorts, allergic diseases were more prevalent among females with high SES than with low SES. In 2009, significant differences were noted in relation to urbanization of the place of living and the number of siblings. In 2015, all socioeconomics factors significantly bore on the prevalence of allergy.

Research paper thumbnail of Mycolic Acids as Markers of Osseous Tuberculosis in the Neolithic Skeleton from Kujawy Region (Central Poland)

Anthropological Review, 2014

The subject of analysis is the male skeleton from a double burial of the Globular Amphora Culture... more The subject of analysis is the male skeleton from a double burial of the Globular Amphora Culture, derived from the Neolithic site at Brześć Kujawski in Kujawy region (central Poland). Within the spine of the individual advanced lesions are observed (destruction of the vertebral bodies, symptoms of the periostitis in the thoracic region) which are characteristic of skeletal tuberculosis. To check whether the observed morphological changes resulted from infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), the bone material was tested positively for the presence of mycolic acids, the specific components of the cell wall of pathogenic M.tb bacilli, by mass spectrometry.

Research paper thumbnail of Human bones from 13(?)-17th cent. cemetery from Busówno in the light of anthropological analysis

Sprawozdania Archeologiczne, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Cervical Spine Anomalies: Children in One of the Oldest Churches in Poland

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 2017

This paper presents pathological changes indicative of type II Klippel-Feil syndrome identified i... more This paper presents pathological changes indicative of type II Klippel-Feil syndrome identified in the skeleton of a child uncovered in one of the oldest Christian churches in Poland (first half of the 11th century) with the archaeological layer containing the burial dated to the 13th-15th centuries. The age at death of the child was estimated at 9 to 10 years. The third and fourth cervical vertebrae of this individual were fused asymmetrically, leading to torticollis. The apex of the dens axis (odontoid process) was V-shaped, which is consistent with clinical descriptions of ossiculum terminale. The laminae of the second sacral vertebra were found to be fused, but positioned asymmetrically with respect to one another, while the laminae of the third and fourth vertebrae were hypoplastic, suggesting spina bifida of the sacrum. This configuration of anomalies is symptomatic of type II Klippel-Feil syndrome. In addition, the studied individual revealed heterotopic ossification on the supinator crest of the ulna, which may have arisen as a result of dislocation of the elbow joint.

Research paper thumbnail of Periodontitis in the historical population of Radom (Poland) from the 11th to 19th centuries

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 2018

Periodontitis can be an excellent indirect source of data on the general and oral health, dietary... more Periodontitis can be an excellent indirect source of data on the general and oral health, dietary habits and hygiene of past populations. This study assessed periodontitis in the population of Radom from the 11 th century up to the industrial revolution in the 19 th century. The dental material was divided into three historical series: the Early Medieval (11 th century, EMP), Late Medieval (14 th-17 th century, LMP), and Modern (18 th-19 th century, MP) periods. A total of 256 adult individuals of both sexes were examined with a total of 4579 teeth. Four diagnostic criteria were used to diagnose the disease. Periodontitis affected 54% of the individuals from the EMP, 71% of those from the LMP, and 74% of those from the MP. In all chronological periods the prevalence and severity of periodontitis were higher among males. The youngest (17-25 years) age class had the lowest prevalence of periodontitis. In subsequent age classes there are an increase the disease. The results indicate that the "environmental conditions" were different in these chronological periods. Possible differences could be related to diet, but oral hygiene, unhealthy habits, and psychological stress cannot be ruled out. Different This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. levels of sex hormones could explain the difference in the prevalence of periodontitis between sexes.

Research paper thumbnail of Frequency of under- and overweight among children and adolescents during the economic transition in Poland

HOMO, 2012

The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity, using ... more The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity, using International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria, in four cohorts of children and adolescents living in Poland in different economic eras: communist economy (1977/1978), crisis of the 1980s (1987/1988), political and economic transformation (1992/1994) and the free market economy (2002/2004). Analysis was conducted on a database including 10,934 records for children of the age 7-18 years. In Poland, in the last 26 years of economic and political transformations, the epidemic of obesity was not noticed but the growing incidence of children and adolescents with body mass deficit was observed (p&amp;lt;0.0001) (20.2% of girls in 2002/2004 vs. 11.0% in 1977/1978 and 12.1% of boys in 2002/2004 vs. 7.2% in 1977/1978). Lower parental education and a higher number of children in a family resulted in a higher prevalence of underweight (odds ratio [OR] fluctuated from 1.26 to 1.63). The social effects of the political transformation in Poland significantly affected families with low socio-economic status (SES), and especially more eco-sensitive boys. This result is opposite to the trends observed in Western countries and makes an important contribution to the current knowledge of the course of further changes in weight-to-height ratio at a global scale.

Research paper thumbnail of Parental smoking during pregnancy shortens offspring's legs

HOMO, 2016

One of the most severe detrimental environmental factors acting during pregnancy is foetal smoke ... more One of the most severe detrimental environmental factors acting during pregnancy is foetal smoke exposure. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of maternal, paternal and parental smoking during pregnancy on relative leg length in 7- to 10-year-old children. The research conducted in the years 2001-2002 included 978 term-born children, 348 boys and 630 girls, at the age of 7-10 years. Information concerning the birth weight of a child was obtained from the health records of the women. Information about the mother's and the father's smoking habits during pregnancy and about the mothers' education level was obtained from a questionnaire. The influence of parental smoking on relative leg length, controlled for age, sex, birth weight and the mother's education, as a proxy measure of socioeconomic status, and controlled for an interaction between sex and birth weight, was assessed by an analysis of covariance, where relative leg length was the dependent variable, smoking and sex were the independent variables, and birth weight as well as the mother's education were the covariates. Three separate analyses were run for the three models of smoking habits during pregnancy: the mother's smoking, the father's smoking and both parents' smoking. Only both parents' smoking showed a significant effect on relative leg length of offspring. It is probable that foetal hypoxia caused by carbon monoxide contained in smoke decelerated the growth of the long bones of foetuses.

Research paper thumbnail of Does an early rural life influence selected health-related parameters of female university students?

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2018

Teul I, Wronka I. Does an early rural life influence selected health-related parameters of female... more Teul I, Wronka I. Does an early rural life influence selected health-related parameters of female university students? Ann Agric Environ Med.

Research paper thumbnail of Season of birth influences the timing of first menstruation

American Journal of Human Biology, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Neonatal line width in deciduous incisors from Neolithic, mediaeval and modern skeletal samples from north-central Poland

Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft, Jan 7, 2015

The neonatal line is usually the first accentuated incremental line visible on the enamel. The pr... more The neonatal line is usually the first accentuated incremental line visible on the enamel. The prenatal environment significantly contributes to the width of the neonatal line, influencing the pace of reaching post-delivery homeostasis by the newborn's organism. Studies of the enamel of the earliest developing deciduous teeth can provide an insight into the prenatal development and the perinatal conditions of children of past human populations, thus being an additional source contributing to consideration of the influence of prenatal and perinatal factors modifying growth processes. The aim of this study was to examine whether the neonatal line, reflecting the conditions of the prenatal and perinatal environment, differed between the Neolithic, the mediaeval and the modern populations from the Kujawy region in north-central Poland. The material consisted of longitudinally ground sections of 57 human deciduous incisors obtained from children aged 1.0-7.5 years representing three ...