• The data suggest that the null hypothesis is supported and there is no clear relationship between the prevalence and number of LEH an individual had and various social factors such as sex, location of necropolis, age, and burial style.   

• Similar levels of LEH across social groups may suggest similar access to resources for all individuals living at Himera

• Levels of LEH at Himera were higher than in other parts of the world, including Iran

• This suggests perhaps individuals at Himera had more limited access to resources than the population studied in Iran. (Daneshkazemi et al., 2005)

• Knowing this, further research can be done with larger sample sizes to determine if any correlation between LEH and social factors exist. If a relationship is found in future studies, future research might explore the consequences of childhood stress and resource deficiency on lifespan. 

 

Studies of childhood health can help scientists understand the lives of children, and the factors that contribute to their success and may lead to policies that increase life expectancy in modern populations.