Developmental Genetics of Man

Changes in the Heritability Components of Anthropometric Characters Due to Preselection and Environment during Migration

“…For example, Malina et al [1976] and Mueller [1976] observed higher heritability coefficients of S and W in Eu ropean populations than in non-Euro pean populations from developing coun tries or from poor sectors of industrialized countries. Susanne [1980] suggested that these differences may stem from higher assortative mating in the first group of popu lations or from the fact that the phenotype is better expressed when there is a good standard of living. However, other studies [Welon and Bielicki, 1971;Mueller and Titcomb, 1977] have shown higher heritability coefficients in populations with low standards of living and poor nutrition.…”

Evolution of nutritional factors and of growth in Belgium

“…However it is clear that size, proportion, ossification, maturation, and dental development are, to some extent, genetically determined (Susanne 1980a). Even the complex interaction between nutrition and health may itself be under genetic control.…”

“…The genetic component of size and proprotion is most evident in twin studies (Susanne et al 1983) and in family analyses (Susanne 1975(Susanne ,1980a(Susanne , 1984a. Table 1 shows different approaches to the analysis of genetic components; it indicates clearly that the resemblances within families, even if they are genetically determined, may be inflated by the common familial environment.…”

Comparative study of statural growth in Spanish populations

“…In the sample of Extremadura emigrants, there is also a sex difference as boys in the same environment seem to grow poorly compared to girls. In general, males show greater ecosensitivity when socioeconomic factors and other features of the environment are considered (Susanne, 1979).…”