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The Changing Body: Health, Nutrition and Development in the Western World since 1700

Professor Bernard Harris and Professor Sir Roderick Floud FBA · Gresham College

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About

At the end of the eighteenth century, the average British man was around 168cm tall by the time he reached maturity. By the end of the twentieth century, the average height of mature British men was around 177cm, and similar changes have taken place throughout the developed world. This lecture explores the causes and consequences of these changes for human health, longevity and even productivity. It also explores the implications of the concept of ‘technophysio evolution’.

The talk

  1. The Changing Body: Health, Nutrition and Development in the Western World since 1700 2011-06-30 · YouTube

Credits and licence

Institution
Gresham College
Taught by
Professor Bernard Harris, Professor Sir Roderick Floud FBA
Year
2011
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Biology, Medicine and health, History
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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