WHO child growth standards for Pygmies: one size fits all?
J. E. Fa, S. M. Funk, B. P. Guerra, A. Ickowitz, N. A. Poni, M. A. Abdou, Y. H. Sibama, R. Penda, G. R. Brull, M. Abossolo, E. A. Martin, R. Okale, B. A. Ze, A. M. Carrion, C. G. Sebastian, , R. S. Exposito
The paper assesses the applicability of WHO child growth standards to Baka Pygmies and finds they overestimate stunting and wasting, suggesting the need for Pygmy-specific standards.
bioRxiv · Mar 27, 2019 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education