History Says the 1918 Flu Killed the Young and Healthy. These Bones Say Otherwise

A study of bones reveals new insights into the impact of the 1918 flu pandemic, challenging the belief that it primarily affected the young and healthy. The analysis of skeletons reveals that the flu was more lethal for those who were already worse off. The flu killed people from all classes, including seemingly healthy individuals, emphasizing the importance of addressing social determinants of health during epidemics.