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Preventing height-for-advantage markets that trade physical stature

open Global, Global

Temporary or permanent height exchange for social or economic benefits creates new bodily hierarchies and health risks. The problem is protecting bodily integrity from becoming a tradable commodity linked to status.

height preventing advantage markets trade economics-resources

WS06797

By Ian Patel · 2026-08-20T01:04:00Z · Horizon: 2041

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