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Poor rural population had best diet and health in mid-Victorian years
Medical Xpress The study's author, Dr Peter Greaves, of the Leicester Cancer Research Centre, said: "The fact that these better fed regions of Britain also showed lower mortality rates is entirely consistent with recent studies that have shown a decreased risk of ... In Victorian Britain, poor rural areas had the best diet and health Trying to stay healthy? Just eat like a peasant: Victorian diet of vegetables and only a little meat is best for health Hard times: Victorian diet kept peasants healthier than townies |