The mysterious trend in American heights in the 20th century.
作者： John Komlos , Benjamin E. Lauderdale
DOI: 10.1080/03014460601116803
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摘要: Background: The secular trend in the height of US population has been almost neglected a comparative perspective, despite its being useful indicator early-life biological conditions.Aim: study estimated and compared it to Western European trends after World War II.Subjects method: complete set NHES NHANES data were analyzed, collected between 1959 2004 by National Center for Health Statistics, order construct physical stature US-born men women limited non-Hispanic blacks whites. Also analyzed was military personnel whose parents also born USA. levels with those several populations.Results: increase adults slowed down mid-century concurrent substantial acceleration attainment Northern Europe. Military corroborate this finding main. After bein...
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