The historical analysis reveals a remarkable increase in average heights globally, particularly in Europe; the Dutch, having reached an average height of 184 cm, exemplify this trend.
Height as a health indicator shows that genetics alone cannot explain the dramatic growth; improved living standards and nutrition play crucial roles in population-level height changes.
The study emphasizes that better nutrition and reduced mortality rates are pivotal for height increases, linking the physical well-being of populations to their living environments.
Understanding height in populations enables insights into broader health trends, revealing how factors like disease and nutrition during development significantly impact growth and overall health.
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