Population, food intake, and fertility. There is historical evidence for a direct effect of nutrition on reproductive ability

Science. 1978 Jan 6;199(4324):22-30. doi: 10.1126/science.199.4324.22.
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Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Aging
  • Birth Intervals
  • Birth Rate
  • Contraceptive Devices
  • Diet*
  • England
  • Family Characteristics
  • Female
  • Fertility*
  • Growth
  • History, 19th Century
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female
  • Male
  • Malnutrition*
  • Menarche
  • Menopause
  • Scotland
  • Social Class
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Warfare