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[Secular height trend: a literature review].

G Kac1

  • 1Departamento de Nutrição Social e Aplicada, Instituto de Nutrição Josué de Castro, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Av. Brigadeiro Trompowsky s/n , Bloco J, 2 andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-590 Brasil. gkac@gbl.com.br

Cadernos De Saude Publica
|September 29, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Secular height trends, influenced by health and socioeconomic factors, show significant increases over time. Military anthropometry data is crucial for tracking these changes in populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Human biology
  • Anthropometry
  • Public health

Context:

  • Secular height trends offer insights into population health and living conditions.
  • Historical height data serves as an indicator of economic development.
  • Military anthropometry has a long history of collecting height data.

Purpose:

  • To review the literature on secular height trends.
  • To explore the definition, historical context, and theoretical explanations of secular height changes.
  • To examine the use of military anthropometry in tracking height trends.

Summary:

  • Positive secular height trends are primarily driven by environmental factors, including improved health, economic, and social conditions.
  • Height increases vary by age, socioeconomic status, and country, necessitating cautious interpretation.

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  • World War II temporarily impacted height trends, with a stronger post-war increase observed.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding secular height trends aids in assessing population well-being and socioeconomic progress.
    • Military anthropometry provides a valuable, consistent data source for long-term trend analysis.
    • This review highlights the importance of environmental factors in shaping human physical development.