| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10471867 | Social Science & Medicine | 2011 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The infant mortality rate (IMR) in the year of birth is a strong predictor of the mean adult height of the survivors. ⺠In Spain, the reduction in the IMR between 1961 and 1980 explains an increase in average adult height of about 2.7 cm. ⺠The burden of disease in childhood can have long-lasting effects in health, which are reflected in adult stature.
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Authors
Climent Quintana-Domeque, Carlos Bozzoli, Mariano Bosch,