Height, health, and inequality: the distribution of adult heights in India
Authors:
Angus Deaton
Source:
American Economic Review, 2008 May; 98(2): 468–474
Topic(s):
Adult health Inequality
Country:
Asia
India
Published:
MAY 2008
Abstract:
The article discusses the correlation between height and health within the sub-continent of India. Speculation which has been raised regarding a positive correlation between height and wealth is mentioned. Questions which have been raised regarding whether or not height inequality between various sub-groups is an indicator of financial inequality between the sub-groups are addressed. The differences between men and women and the possibility that these differences occur due to discrimination against women are discussed.