How can two biological variables have opposing secular trends, yet be positively related? A demonstration using timing of puberty and adult height
Timing of puberty and adult height have opposing secular trends yet are positively associated in individuals. We demonstrate this using data from a single sample and discuss possible statistical and epidemiological reasons behind it. The sample comprised 365 females from Fels Longitudinal Study born...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-08-01
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| Series: | Annals of Human Biology |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2020.1795256 |