> Fewer on both accounts than you would in early settled agricultural societies. Especially because they had fewer children, since the human child is dependent

> Fewer on both accounts than you would in early settled agricultural societies. Especially because they had fewer children, since the human child is dependent on the mother for so long. So they focused more on getting each child to an age where they could start to take care of themselves before having another one. And it also helped keep population low, which slowed the spread of disease and parasites, and also meant that a smaller food supply could feed people well.