The effects of mortality, subsistence, and ecology on human adult height and implications
Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 53 • Published In • Pages: S359-S368 •
By Migliano, Andrea Bamberg, Guillon, Myrtille
Hypothesis
A model including environmental setting and mortality rates will be significant in predicting adult height (p. S360).
Note
Probability of survival to age 15 was the strongest predictor of height. The savanna environment had a significantly positive effect on adult height. Reliance on animal protein was tested separately for its influence on height but was not found significant.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Height | Dependent | Anthropometry |
| Diet | Independent | Diet |
| Environmental Setting | Independent | Climate |
| Mortality Rate | Independent | Mortality |