A critical biocultural approach to early growth in the United States.

Published in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2022)

Inequalities in race and socioeconomic status persist in birth weight and early childhood stature in the U.S. These findings can be contextualized by a critical biocultural anthropology that integrates lived experiences and pathways of embodiment.

Keyphrases

birth weight
gestational age
weight gain
mental health
body mass index
preterm birth
physical activity