The body as a mirror of inequality in México during the second half of the twentieth century.
Hist Cienc Saude Manguinhos
; 31: e2024018, 2024.
Article
em En, Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38865560
ABSTRACT
This paper examines how variations in the height and health of Mexicans during the second half of the twentieth century reflect the evolution of economic inequality, as its effects have repercussions on the health and nutritional conditions of the population. The average height of Mexican adults had a modest increase with respect to the possibilities of human plasticity. These anthropometric variations were the result of the incorporation of advances in science and technology leading to improved standards of living among the population. Body changes were impacted by dietary habits, urbanization, and government policies supporting food production and distribution.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fatores Socioeconômicos
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Mexico
Idioma:
En
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Es
Revista:
Hist Cienc Saude Manguinhos
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIA
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HISTORIA DA MEDICINA
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
BR
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BRASIL
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BRASILE
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BRAZIL
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BRESIL