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Human growth, height,size: Reasons to be small

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Journal of the World Health Nutrition Association, Volume 3, Number 2, March 2011

Commentary. Human growth, height, size: Reasons to be small

Thomas T. Samaras

[Abstract]

This paper warns of the worldwide dangers related to increasing growth and body size.
Samaras explores the impact of increasing body size on performance, intelligence,
the environment, resource consumption, and fiscal costs. Numerous examples
of his findings are illustrated.

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For translations in 21 languages of this commentary click here.

 

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“......but across every species and now it appears to be in man as well, shorter stature is an advantage.”

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