Babies born in high altitude areas are smaller and grow slower, a worldwide study reveals (Bebes y Mas) 

Bebes y Mas (Spain) published an article that featured the study Evaluation of linear growth at higher altitudes in the journal, Jama Pediatrics, The researchers note that “stunting is unlikely to be due to common risk factors in child growth, such as poor diet and disease.” The results are the same, even if the newborns belong to what we could call an “ideal home,” with good medical coverage, a high economic level and mothers with studies. Senior Research Fellow Kalle Hirnoven said, “Over 800 million people live at 1,500 meters above the level of the sea or more , and two-thirds of them in sub-Saharan  Africa and Asia. “ Republished in Bunte and MSN Germany