Fink, G. and Venkataramani, A. S. and Zanolini, A.. (2021) Early life adversity, biological adaptation, and human capital: evidence from an interrupted malaria control program in Zambia. J Health Econ, 80. p. 102532.
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Abstract
Growing evidence from evolutionary biology demonstrates how early life shocks trigger physiological changes designed to be adaptive in challenging environments. We examine the implications of one type of physiological adaptation - immunity formation - for human capital accumulation. Using variation in early life malaria risk generated by an interrupted disease control program in Zambia, we show that exposure to infectious diseases during the first two years of life can reduce the harmful effects of malaria exposure on cognitive development during the preschool years. These findings suggest a non-linear and trajectory-dependent relationship between early life adversity and human capital formation.
Faculties and Departments: | 09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) 09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) > Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) > Household Economics and Health Systems Research > Epidemiology and Household Economics (Fink) 06 Faculty of Business and Economics > Departement Wirtschaftswissenschaften > Professuren Wirtschaftswissenschaften > Epidemiology and Household Economics (Fink) 06 Faculty of Business and Economics > Departement Wirtschaftswissenschaften > Professuren Wirtschaftswissenschaften |
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UniBasel Contributors: | Fink, Günther |
Item Type: | Article, refereed |
Article Subtype: | Research Article |
ISSN: | 1879-1646 (Electronic)0167-6296 (Linking) |
Note: | Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Last Modified: | 13 Jan 2023 04:10 |
Deposited On: | 19 Dec 2022 15:03 |
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