Taller, skinnier women have evolved to have more babies than their shorter counterparts

Taller, skinnier women have evolved to have more babies than their shorter counterparts
Study found that over past 55 years African women who are tall and lean are having bigger familiesExperts are not sure why this is but believe improvements in healthcare and nutrition play role

By
Rachel Reilly

PUBLISHED:

09:26 GMT, 26 April 2013

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UPDATED:

11:55 GMT, 26 April 2013

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