Secular trends in adult stature among the Makushi of Guyana in the 20th Century.
Warren M WilsonJanette BulkanBarbara A PiperataKathryn HicksPublished in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2019)
The increased physical stature of and decreased CI in more recently born Makushi may be explained by a more favorable early life environment possibly due to public health measures and dietary changes. As well, trends in stature may be linked to genetic admixture with African-Guyanese migrating into the region during this time.