European Men Height Increased Four Inches Between 1870 and 1980--Probable Cause: Decline In Fertility

Average Man 11cm Taller Than A Century Ago by Christine Hsu.  Counsel & Heal.  September 2, 2013.

(1)  The average height of European men increased by _________ between 1870 and 1980.

(2)  The period spanning the two World Wars and the Great Depression actually _____________ especially__________________ countries.

(3)  The decline in _________ mortality was another factor in addition to declines in fertility.

(4)  Rising ___________, improved__________, as well as better ___________________ also contributed.