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Persistent variations in average height between countries and between socio-economic groups: an overview of 10 European countries.
Annals of human biology - 1 Jan 2000
Cavelaars A E, Kunst A E, Geurts J J, Crialesi R, Grötvedt L, Helmert U, Lahelma E, Lundberg O, Mielck A, Rasmussen N K, Regidor E, Spuhler T, Mackenbach J P
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: This paper aims to provide an overview of variations in average height between 10 European countries, and between socio-economic groups within these countries. DATA AND METHODS: Data on self-reported height of men and women aged 20-74 years were obtained from national health, level of living or multipurpose surveys for 1987-1994. Regression analyses were used to estimate height differences...
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