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The secular trend in human physical growth: a biological view

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  • Cole, T. J., 2003. "The secular trend in human physical growth: a biological view," Economics & Human Biology, Elsevier, vol. 1(2), pages 161-168, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ehbiol:v:1:y:2003:i:2:p:161-168
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