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In addition, I believe that infant mortality in ancient Rome was perhaps 30% (so 1/3 died before one). I don't know if that can be generalised but it was tough
by mytailorisrich 3y ago
In addition, I believe that infant mortality in ancient Rome was perhaps 30% (so 1/3 died before one). I don't know if that can be generalised but it was tough for everyone to begin with.
- inglor_cz 3y agoMortality of young children was historically so high that some cultures didn't even give them names until they were 5 or so, to avoid emotional attachment.
- Tabular-Iceberg 3y agoEmotionally cold parents in the most vital stages of development probably didn’t help their chances of survival either.