Genetic and Environmental Contributions to Child Height in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries
The observed discrepancies between twin and family study estimates underscore the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors. These variations suggest that environmental factors play a critical role in determining height outcomes during childhood. Further research is needed to explore these environmental factors in greater detail with the aim of developing region-specific interventions to address height disparities, particularly in underprivileged regions.
Authors
- Reta Dewau
- Beben Benyamin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5608-2293)
- Elina Hyppönen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3670-9399)
- Sang Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9701-2718)
- Stephanie Byrne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5566-3467)
Institutions
- University of South Australia (AU)
- Wollo University (ET)
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (AU)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Human Biology
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.70134
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49
Funders
- University of South Australia
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council