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- Title
An energy-saving development initiative increases birth rate and childhood malnutrition in rural Ethiopia.
- Authors
Gibson, Mhairi A; Mace, Ruth
- Abstract
Evolutionary life history theory predicts that, in the absence of contraception, any enhancement of maternal condition can increase human fertility. Energetic trade-offs are likely to be resolved in favour of maximizing reproductive success rather than health or longevity. Here we find support for the hypothesis that development initiatives designed to improve maternal and child welfare may also incur costs associated with increased family sizes if they do not include a family planning component.
- Publication
PLoS medicine, 2006, Vol 3, Issue 4, pe87
- ISSN
1549-1676
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pmed.0030087