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Secular changes in growth

R C Hauspie1, M Vercauteren, C Susanne

  • 1National Fund for Scientific Research, Belgium.

Hormone Research
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Secular growth trends show increased adult height over the last century, primarily during childhood. These height changes reflect population health and nutrition improvements, though the trend is slowing.

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Area of Science:

  • Human biology
  • Population health
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Secular growth changes, particularly in adult height, are observed globally in industrialized nations over the past century.
  • The majority of secular height increase is established during childhood development.
  • These trends serve as key indicators for population-level nutritional, hygienic, and overall health status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze secular trends in human growth, specifically adult height.
  • To understand the relationship between secular height changes and population health indicators.
  • To assess the recent trajectory of secular height trends post-World War II.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of historical anthropometric data from industrialized countries.

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  • Longitudinal study of growth patterns across childhood and adulthood.
  • Statistical evaluation of height changes over time.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant secular increases in adult height have been documented across industrialized nations in the last century.
    • Childhood growth phases are critical determinants of final adult height.
    • The rate of secular height increase has decelerated since the mid-20th century but persists.

    Conclusions:

    • Secular trends in adult height are sensitive indicators of societal improvements in nutrition and health.
    • While slowing, the secular trend in height continues, suggesting ongoing, albeit moderated, positive changes in population well-being.
    • Childhood nutrition and health are paramount for achieving full adult height potential.