Height of Māori and Pākehā prisoners since the nineteenth century

What is it about?

Using stature as a measure of health we show that Māori and Pākehā prisoners' health did not diverge until the early twentieth century, whereupon significant gaps emerged, only closing after World War II.

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Why is it important?

This research shows how colonial settlement and incarceration patterns impacted the health of Māori and Pākehā in New Zealand.