In developing countries, shorter maternal height associated with higher death rates for children

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 16:30 in Health & Medicine

Among 54 low- to middle-income countries, a mother's shorter height is associated with a higher rate of death for her children and a greater likelihood of these children being underweight and having a reduced rate of growth, according to a new study.

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