Alex Alvergne
@alexalvergne.bsky.social
Research Scientist at CNRS - Montpellier Evo Anthro Group Leader - Post about Human Evolutionary Ecology - Evo Med & Public Health - Women’s Health
August 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Huge thanks to co-authors Loïa Lamarque @anthroloia.bsky.social, Banrida Langstieh and Michel Raymond.
This work bridges #anthropology #publichealth and #genderequality
Full paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.so...
#matriliny #womenshealth #India #socialscience #research #healthequity #propertyright
This work bridges #anthropology #publichealth and #genderequality
Full paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.so...
#matriliny #womenshealth #India #socialscience #research #healthequity #propertyright
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August 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Huge thanks to co-authors Loïa Lamarque @anthroloia.bsky.social, Banrida Langstieh and Michel Raymond.
This work bridges #anthropology #publichealth and #genderequality
Full paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.so...
#matriliny #womenshealth #India #socialscience #research #healthequity #propertyright
This work bridges #anthropology #publichealth and #genderequality
Full paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.so...
#matriliny #womenshealth #India #socialscience #research #healthequity #propertyright
Why does this matter globally?
As traditional societies modernize, understanding WHICH cultural practices drive health benefits helps preserve what works while adapting to change.
Female property rights aren't just about equality—they're about family health
As traditional societies modernize, understanding WHICH cultural practices drive health benefits helps preserve what works while adapting to change.
Female property rights aren't just about equality—they're about family health
August 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Why does this matter globally?
As traditional societies modernize, understanding WHICH cultural practices drive health benefits helps preserve what works while adapting to change.
Female property rights aren't just about equality—they're about family health
As traditional societies modernize, understanding WHICH cultural practices drive health benefits helps preserve what works while adapting to change.
Female property rights aren't just about equality—they're about family health
For children: Female ownership = better healthcare access regardless of gender. No son preference detected in medical care—both boys and girls benefit equally.
Lower infant mortality in female-owned households despite higher illness reporting (likely better health monitoring)
Lower infant mortality in female-owned households despite higher illness reporting (likely better health monitoring)
August 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
For children: Female ownership = better healthcare access regardless of gender. No son preference detected in medical care—both boys and girls benefit equally.
Lower infant mortality in female-owned households despite higher illness reporting (likely better health monitoring)
Lower infant mortality in female-owned households despite higher illness reporting (likely better health monitoring)
Plot twist: This helps MEN too!
Men in female-owned households have lower anemia rates and healthier BMI. Joint ownership shows mixed results—protective for women, risky for men's anemia.
Economic empowerment > spatial proximity to kin
Men in female-owned households have lower anemia rates and healthier BMI. Joint ownership shows mixed results—protective for women, risky for men's anemia.
Economic empowerment > spatial proximity to kin
August 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Plot twist: This helps MEN too!
Men in female-owned households have lower anemia rates and healthier BMI. Joint ownership shows mixed results—protective for women, risky for men's anemia.
Economic empowerment > spatial proximity to kin
Men in female-owned households have lower anemia rates and healthier BMI. Joint ownership shows mixed results—protective for women, risky for men's anemia.
Economic empowerment > spatial proximity to kin
Key finding: It's NOT about living near your mom's family—it's about WHO OWNS THE HOUSE 🏠
Women in female-owned households:
28% ↓ anemia risk
41% ↓ underweight risk
Kids get medical care 200% more often when sick
The effect holds even after controlling for wealth
Women in female-owned households:
28% ↓ anemia risk
41% ↓ underweight risk
Kids get medical care 200% more often when sick
The effect holds even after controlling for wealth
August 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Key finding: It's NOT about living near your mom's family—it's about WHO OWNS THE HOUSE 🏠
Women in female-owned households:
28% ↓ anemia risk
41% ↓ underweight risk
Kids get medical care 200% more often when sick
The effect holds even after controlling for wealth
Women in female-owned households:
28% ↓ anemia risk
41% ↓ underweight risk
Kids get medical care 200% more often when sick
The effect holds even after controlling for wealth