NEW DELHI: Children from urban areas are globally known to be taller and heavier compared to their counterparts with rural backgrounds. The height and body mass index (BMI) difference is narrowing down considerably, and in rich countries, urban kids are even shorter than rural folks. The study noted that in 1990, urban adolescents (aged 5-19 years) were much taller than kids from rural areas. The height and body mass index (BMI) difference is narrowing down considerably, and in rich countries, urban kids are even shorter than rural folks. The study noted that in 1990, urban adolescents (aged 5-19 years) were much taller than kids from rural areas.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 02, 2023 03:55 UTC