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This study aims to evaluate how different altitudes affect children's growth and maturation in Ethiopia.

The growth of children at different altitudes in Ethiopia

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Randomized trial examines growth differences in children at various altitudes, suggesting environmental factors impact development.

This study aims to evaluate how different altitudes affect children's growth and maturation in Ethiopia.
Observed children from highland (3000 m) and lowland (1500 m) regions of Ethiopia
Compared physical dimensions, skeletal maturation, and haemoglobin levels between groups
Analyzed the impact of environmental factors such as altitude, temperature, and infectious disease
Highland children, especially boys, were taller and heavier than lowland peers
Skeletal maturation was delayed in both groups, more notably in lowlanders
Haemoglobin levels increased significantly in highland children, with no major differences in chest dimensions.

Clegg et al. (1972) studied this question.

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