This paper provides estimates of the long-term effects on height and health of a large income shock experienced in … regional variation in the timing of this shock to identify its effects. We examine the effects on the adult height, health, and …, but it did not affect other dimensions of health, including life expectancy. We find that, at age 20, those born in …

This paper estimates the long-term health effects of Vietnam-Era military service using Australia's National … conscription lotteries for identification. Our primary contribution is the quality and breadth of our health outcomes. We use … significant detrimental effects on a number of morbidity measures. Hearing and mental health appear to be particularly affected. …

rates and calories varied with economic development. During the 19th century, black physical activity and net nutrition … expectancy was not likely due to improved nutrition. Physically active farmers had greater BMRs and received more calories per … day than workers in other occupations. Black diets, nutrition, and calories varied by residence, and rural blacks in the …