Secular trends in adult stature among the Makushi of Guyana in the 20th Century.

Warren M WilsonJanette BulkanBarbara A PiperataKathryn A Hicks

Published 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.

Keyphrases

early life
public health
growth hormone
mental health
physical activity
genome wide
low birth weight
gene expression
dna methylation
young adults
global health
preterm birth