Physical stature and its interpretation in nineteenth century New Zealand

During the late nineteenth century the physical stature of New Zealandborn men stagnated, despite an apparently beneficial public health environment and growth in per-capita incomes. Stature varied by social class, with professionals and men in rural occupations substantially taller than their peers. There is not enough evidence to show that the indigenous Maori population differed in height from men of European descent.

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Year of publication:	2008-12-24
Authors:	Inwood, Kris ; Oxley, Les ; Roberts, Evan
Institutions:	Department of Economics and Finance, College of Business and Economics
Subject:	Physical stature \| Height \| Well-being \| New Zealand Anthropometric history \| Biological standard of living

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Working Papers in Economics.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	32 pages
Classification:	O56 - Oceania ; I10 - Health. General ; N37 - Africa; Oceania
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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