Claudia Valeggia, PhD
Professor of Anthropology; Chair, Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies; Vice-President, Executive Committee; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
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Selected Publications
- Reproductive Ecology and Behavioral Endocrinology of Owl MonkeysCorley M, Spence-Aizenberg A, Fernandez-Duque E, Valeggia C. Reproductive Ecology and Behavioral Endocrinology of Owl Monkeys. 2023, 265-300. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-13555-2_9.
- Reproductive inequality in humans and other mammalsRoss C, Hooper P, Smith J, Jaeggi A, Smith E, Gavrilets S, Zohora F, Ziker J, Xygalatas D, Wroblewski E, Wood B, Winterhalder B, Willführ K, Willard A, Walker K, von Rueden C, Voland E, Valeggia C, Vaitla B, Urlacher S, Towner M, Sum C, Sugiyama L, Strier K, Starkweather K, Major-Smith D, Shenk M, Sear R, Seabright E, Schacht R, Scelza B, Scaggs S, Salerno J, Revilla-Minaya C, Redhead D, Pusey A, Purzycki B, Power E, Pisor A, Pettay J, Perry S, Page A, Pacheco-Cobos L, Oths K, Oh S, Nolin D, Nettle D, Moya C, Migliano A, Mertens K, McNamara R, McElreath R, Mattison S, Massengill E, Marlowe F, Madimenos F, Macfarlan S, Lummaa V, Lizarralde R, Liu R, Liebert M, Lew-Levy S, Leslie P, Lanning J, Kramer K, Koster J, Kaplan H, Jamsranjav B, Hurtado A, Hill K, Hewlett B, Helle S, Headland T, Headland J, Gurven M, Grimalda G, Greaves R, Golden C, Godoy I, Gibson M, Mouden C, Dyble M, Draper P, Downey S, DeMarco A, Davis H, Crabtree S, Cortez C, Colleran H, Cohen E, Clark G, Clark J, Caudell M, Carminito C, Bunce J, Boyette A, Bowles S, Blumenfield T, Beheim B, Beckerman S, Atkinson Q, Apicella C, Alam N, Mulder M. Reproductive inequality in humans and other mammals. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2023, 120: e2220124120. PMID: 37216525, PMCID: PMC10235947, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2220124120.
- Wicked Environmental Problems in Bañado La Estrella: Floods and Water Pollution of the Pilcomayo Basin and their Impact on Indigenous and Rural CommunitiesJoosten G, de la Cruz L, Valeggia C, Sardi M. Wicked Environmental Problems in Bañado La Estrella: Floods and Water Pollution of the Pilcomayo Basin and their Impact on Indigenous and Rural Communities. Wetlands 2023, 43: 7. DOI: 10.1007/s13157-022-01653-4.
- Body norms, body image, and media in a market‐integrating indigenous population in Argentina: A mixed‐methods investigationDaiy K, Frieson T, Palacio‐Londono L, Barnes I, Olmedo S, Aranda P, Cirigliano F, Valeggia C. Body norms, body image, and media in a market‐integrating indigenous population in Argentina: A mixed‐methods investigation. American Journal Of Human Biology 2022, 35: e23813. PMID: 36196909, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23813.
- 5 • Flexible Caretakers: Responses of Toba Families in TransitionValeggia C. 5 • Flexible Caretakers: Responses of Toba Families in Transition. 2022, 100-114. DOI: 10.1515/9781845459536-008.
- “Si usted es antropólogo, bueno, hablemos del viento”: :Joosten G, Valeggia C, Sardi M. “Si usted es antropólogo, bueno, hablemos del viento”: :. RUNA Archivo Para Las Ciencias Del Hombre 2022, 43: 265-288. DOI: 10.34096/runa.v43i2.10730.
- Human Milk Oligosaccharide Compositions Illustrate Global Variations in Early NutritionVinjamuri A, Davis J, Totten S, Wu L, Klein L, Martin M, Quinn E, Scelza B, Breakey A, Gurven M, Jasienska G, Kaplan H, Valeggia C, Hinde K, Smilowitz J, Bernstein R, Zivkovic A, Barratt M, Gordon J, Underwood M, Mills D, German J, Lebrilla C. Human Milk Oligosaccharide Compositions Illustrate Global Variations in Early Nutrition. Journal Of Nutrition 2022, 152: 1239-1253. PMID: 35179194, PMCID: PMC9071347, DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxac027.
- Cesarean section and breastfeeding outcomes in an Indigenous Qom community with high breastfeeding supportMartin M, Keith M, Olmedo S, Edwards D, Barrientes A, Pan A, Valeggia C. Cesarean section and breastfeeding outcomes in an Indigenous Qom community with high breastfeeding support. Evolution Medicine And Public Health 2022, 10: 36-46. PMID: 35154778, PMCID: PMC8830290, DOI: 10.1093/emph/eoab045.
- Moving biological anthropology research beyond p < 0.05Valeggia C, Fernández‐Duque E. Moving biological anthropology research beyond p < 0.05. American Journal Of Biological Anthropology 2021, 177: 193-195. DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24444.
- Demystifying mentorship: Tips for successfully navigating the mentor–mentee journeyOcobock C, Niclou A, Loewen T, Arslanian K, Gibson R, Valeggia C. Demystifying mentorship: Tips for successfully navigating the mentor–mentee journey. American Journal Of Human Biology 2021, 34: e23690. PMID: 34664346, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23690.
- Associations between fecal cortisol and biparental care in a pair‐living primateCorley M, Perea‐Rodriguez J, Valeggia C, Fernandez‐Duque E. Associations between fecal cortisol and biparental care in a pair‐living primate. American Journal Of Biological Anthropology 2021, 176: 295-307. PMID: 34272723, PMCID: PMC8429222, DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24368.
- C‐reactive protein in adult Samoans: Population variation and physiological correlatesRivara AC, Corley M, Choy CC, Duckham RL, Pomer A, Reupena MS, Viali S, Naseri T, Kershaw EE, Crouter SE, McGarvey ST, Bribiescas RG, Valeggia C, Hawley NL. C‐reactive protein in adult Samoans: Population variation and physiological correlates. American Journal Of Human Biology 2021, 34: e23646. PMID: 34260111, PMCID: PMC8758804, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23646.
- Comparison of two human infant urine collection methods for measuring estrone‐3‐glucuronideChaney C, Corley M, Valeggia C. Comparison of two human infant urine collection methods for measuring estrone‐3‐glucuronide. American Journal Of Biological Anthropology 2021, 175: 712-717. PMID: 33960410, DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24299.
- Moonstruck sleep: Synchronization of human sleep with the moon cycle under field conditionsCasiraghi L, Spiousas I, Dunster G, McGlothlen K, Fernández-Duque E, Valeggia C, de la Iglesia H. Moonstruck sleep: Synchronization of human sleep with the moon cycle under field conditions. Science Advances 2021, 7: eabe0465. PMID: 33571126, PMCID: PMC7840136, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abe0465.
- Postpartum amenorrhea duration by sex of the newborn in two natural fertility populationsHoi A, Daiy K, Altman R, Venners S, Valeggia C, Nepomnaschy P. Postpartum amenorrhea duration by sex of the newborn in two natural fertility populations. American Journal Of Biological Anthropology 2020, 174: 661-669. PMID: 33314035, DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24193.
- Food Intake and the Significance of Feeding in Qom Children of Northern ArgentinaOlmedo S, Román M, Berra S, Valeggia C. Food Intake and the Significance of Feeding in Qom Children of Northern Argentina. Current Developments In Nutrition 2020, 4: nzaa158. PMID: 33215054, PMCID: PMC7658633, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa158.
- Access to electric light is associated with delays of the dim‐light melatonin onset in a traditionally hunter‐gatherer Toba/Qom communityCasiraghi L, Plano S, Fernández‐Duque E, Valeggia C, Golombek D, de la Iglesia H. Access to electric light is associated with delays of the dim‐light melatonin onset in a traditionally hunter‐gatherer Toba/Qom community. Journal Of Pineal Research 2020, 69: e12689. PMID: 32761922, DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12689.
- The Developmental Origins of Risk and Time Preferences Across Diverse SocietiesAmir D, Jordan MR, McAuliffe K, Valeggia CR, Sugiyama LS, Bribiescas RG, Snodgrass JJ, Dunham Y. The Developmental Origins of Risk and Time Preferences Across Diverse Societies. Journal Of Experimental Psychology General 2020, 149: 650-661. PMID: 31512902, DOI: 10.1037/xge0000675.
- Measuring subjective social status in children of diverse societiesAmir D, Valeggia C, Srinivasan M, Sugiyama LS, Dunham Y. Measuring subjective social status in children of diverse societies. PLOS ONE 2019, 14: e0226550. PMID: 31860691, PMCID: PMC6924674, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226550.
- Incipient Neighborhood and Socioeconomic Stratification Associated to Nutritional Status in Indigenous Qom Preschoolers from Formosa, ArgentinaOlmedo S, Valeggia C, Berra S. Incipient Neighborhood and Socioeconomic Stratification Associated to Nutritional Status in Indigenous Qom Preschoolers from Formosa, Argentina. Ecology Of Food And Nutrition 2019, 59: 279-293. PMID: 31818142, DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2019.1700976.
- A Comparison of men’s Life History, Aging, and Testosterone Levels among Datoga Pastoralists, Hadza Foragers, and Qom Transitional ForagersAlvarado L, Valeggia C, Ellison P, Lewarch C, Muller M. A Comparison of men’s Life History, Aging, and Testosterone Levels among Datoga Pastoralists, Hadza Foragers, and Qom Transitional Foragers. Adaptive Human Behavior And Physiology 2019, 5: 251-273. DOI: 10.1007/s40750-019-00116-1.
- Cesarean birth and the growth of Yucatec Maya and Toba/Qom childrenVeile A, Valeggia C, Kramer K. Cesarean birth and the growth of Yucatec Maya and Toba/Qom children. American Journal Of Human Biology 2019, 31: e23228. PMID: 30815932, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23228.
- Fecundity, variation inValeggia C. Fecundity, variation in. 2018, 1-4. DOI: 10.1002/9781118584538.ieba0506.
- Height, weight and body mass index of Wichí children from Formosa, Argentina.Alfonso-Durruty M, Valeggia C. Height, weight and body mass index of Wichí children from Formosa, Argentina. Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria 2018, 116: 359-364. PMID: 30204988, DOI: 10.5546/aap.2018.eng.359.
- Aged Black-and-Gold Howler Monkey Female (Alouatta caraya): A Sign of Reproductive Senescence?Raño M, Valeggia C, Kowalewski M. Aged Black-and-Gold Howler Monkey Female (Alouatta caraya): A Sign of Reproductive Senescence? Folia Primatologica 2018, 89: 101-110. PMID: 29514149, DOI: 10.1159/000485975.
- Health of Indigenous PeoplesValeggia C, Snodgrass J. Health of Indigenous Peoples. Annual Review Of Anthropology 2015, 44: 117-135. DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anthro-102214-013831.
- Illness in breastfeeding infants relates to concentration of lactoferrin and secretory Immunoglobulin A in mother’s milkBreakey A, Hinde K, Valeggia C, Sinofsky A, Ellison P. Illness in breastfeeding infants relates to concentration of lactoferrin and secretory Immunoglobulin A in mother’s milk. Evolution Medicine And Public Health 2015, 2015: 21-31. PMID: 25608691, PMCID: PMC4334701, DOI: 10.1093/emph/eov002.
- Chapter 21 Human Reproductive EcologyValeggia C, la Mora A. Chapter 21 Human Reproductive Ecology. 2015, 295-308. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-802652-6.00021-9.
- Indigenous populations in transition: An evaluation of metabolic syndrome and its associated factors among the Toba of northern ArgentinaLagranja E, Phojanakong P, Navarro A, Valeggia C. Indigenous populations in transition: An evaluation of metabolic syndrome and its associated factors among the Toba of northern Argentina. Annals Of Human Biology 2014, 42: 84-90. PMID: 25004443, PMCID: PMC4428908, DOI: 10.3109/03014460.2014.932008.
- The initiation of complementary feeding among Qom indigenous people.Olmedo S, Valeggia C. The initiation of complementary feeding among Qom indigenous people. Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria 2014, 112: 254-7. PMID: 24862808, PMCID: PMC4415275, DOI: 10.5546/aap.2014.eng.254.
- Análisis longitudinal del comportamiento reproductivo de una población Toba en transiciónLanza N, Valeggia C. Análisis longitudinal del comportamiento reproductivo de una población Toba en transición. Revista Brasileira De Estudos De População 2014, 31: 117-134. DOI: 10.1590/s0102-30982014000100007.
- Cambios demográficos en una población rural de la etnia toba del norte de ArgentinaLanza N, Valeggia C. Cambios demográficos en una población rural de la etnia toba del norte de Argentina. Latin American Research Review 2014, 49: 107-128. DOI: 10.1353/lar.2014.0028.
- Fecundidad fuera de la unión en el ParaguayVala-Haynes E, Valeggia C, Kohler H. Fecundidad fuera de la unión en el Paraguay. Notas De Población 2013, 40: 7-33. DOI: 10.18356/2587dd83-es.
- The Reproductive Transition in an Indigenous Population of Northern ArgentinaLanza N, Valeggia C, Peláez E. The Reproductive Transition in an Indigenous Population of Northern Argentina. Biodemography And Social Biology 2013, 59: 212-230. PMID: 24215260, DOI: 10.1080/19485565.2013.833784.
- POLYGYNY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH IN RURAL MALIBOVE R, VALA-HAYNES E, VALEGGIA C. POLYGYNY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH IN RURAL MALI. Journal Of Biosocial Science 2013, 46: 66-89. PMID: 23480408, PMCID: PMC3855884, DOI: 10.1017/s0021932013000059.
- Women's health in urban Mali: Social predictors and health itinerariesBove R, Vala-Haynes E, Valeggia C. Women's health in urban Mali: Social predictors and health itineraries. Social Science & Medicine 2012, 75: 1392-1399. PMID: 22818488, PMCID: PMC3560408, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2012.06.012.
- Hormonal Monitoring of Reproductive Status in Monogamous Wild Female Owl Monkeys (Aotus azarai) of the Argentinean ChacoFernandez-Duque E, Burke K, Schoenrock K, Wolovich C, Valeggia C. Hormonal Monitoring of Reproductive Status in Monogamous Wild Female Owl Monkeys (Aotus azarai) of the Argentinean Chaco. Folia Primatologica 2011, 82: 143-153. PMID: 22116541, PMCID: PMC3754882, DOI: 10.1159/000333081.
- Coca-Colonization and Hybridization of Diets among the Tz'utujil MayaNagata J, Barg F, Valeggia C, Bream K. Coca-Colonization and Hybridization of Diets among the Tz'utujil Maya. Ecology Of Food And Nutrition 2011, 50: 297-318. PMID: 21888598, DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2011.568911.
- Criticisms of chlorination: social determinants of drinking water beliefs and practices among the Tz'utujil Maya.Nagata J, Valeggia C, Smith N, Barg F, Guidera M, Bream K. Criticisms of chlorination: social determinants of drinking water beliefs and practices among the Tz'utujil Maya. BULL PAN AM HEALTH ORGAN 2011, 29: 9-16. PMID: 21390414.
- Evolutionary perspectives on human diet and nutritionLeonard W, Stock J, Valeggia C. Evolutionary perspectives on human diet and nutrition. Evolutionary Anthropology Issues News And Reviews 2010, 19: 85-86. DOI: 10.1002/evan.20250.
- Nutritional status and socioeconomic change among Toba and Wichí populations of the Argentinean ChacoValeggia C, Burke K, Fernandez-Duque E. Nutritional status and socioeconomic change among Toba and Wichí populations of the Argentinean Chaco. Economics & Human Biology 2009, 8: 100-110. PMID: 19959406, PMCID: PMC3470426, DOI: 10.1016/j.ehb.2009.11.001.
- The Biology of Paternal Care in Human and Nonhuman PrimatesFernandez-Duque E, Valeggia C, Mendoza S. The Biology of Paternal Care in Human and Nonhuman Primates. Annual Review Of Anthropology 2009, 38: 115-130. DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anthro-091908-164334.
- Interactions between metabolic and reproductive functions in the resumption of postpartum fecundityValeggia C, Ellison P. Interactions between metabolic and reproductive functions in the resumption of postpartum fecundity. American Journal Of Human Biology 2009, 21: 559-566. PMID: 19298003, PMCID: PMC3305908, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.20907.
- Body mass index, socio-economic status and socio-behavioral practices among Tz’utujil Maya womenNagata J, Valeggia C, Barg F, Bream K. Body mass index, socio-economic status and socio-behavioral practices among Tz’utujil Maya women. Economics & Human Biology 2009, 7: 96-106. PMID: 19299213, DOI: 10.1016/j.ehb.2009.02.002.
- Polygyny and women's health in sub-Saharan AfricaBove R, Valeggia C. Polygyny and women's health in sub-Saharan Africa. Social Science & Medicine 2008, 68: 21-29. PMID: 18952335, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2008.09.045.
- Taking the Lab to the Field: Monitoring Reproductive Hormones in Population ResearchValeggia C. Taking the Lab to the Field: Monitoring Reproductive Hormones in Population Research. Population And Development Review 2007, 33: 525-542. DOI: 10.1111/j.1728-4457.2007.00183.x.
- Growth rates and life histories in twenty‐two small‐scale societiesWalker R, Gurven M, Hill K, Migliano A, Chagnon N, De Souza R, Djurovic G, Hames R, Hurtado A, Kaplan H, Kramer K, Oliver W, Valeggia C, Yamauchi T. Growth rates and life histories in twenty‐two small‐scale societies. American Journal Of Human Biology 2006, 18: 295-311. PMID: 16634027, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.20510.
- Human birth seasonalityEllision P, Valeggia C, Sherry D. Human birth seasonality. 2005, 379-400. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511542343.014.
- LACTATIONAL AMENORRHOEA IN WELL-NOURISHED TOBA WOMEN OF FORMOSA, ARGENTINAVALEGGIA C, ELLISON P. LACTATIONAL AMENORRHOEA IN WELL-NOURISHED TOBA WOMEN OF FORMOSA, ARGENTINA. Journal Of Biosocial Science 2004, 36: 573-595. PMID: 15446353, DOI: 10.1017/s0021932003006382.
- Argentine TobaValeggia C, Tola F. Argentine Toba. 2004, 564-572. DOI: 10.1007/0-387-29905-x_56.
- C-peptide levels and the duration of lactational amenorrheaEllison P, Valeggia C. C-peptide levels and the duration of lactational amenorrhea. Fertility And Sterility 2003, 80: 1279-1280. PMID: 14607590, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(03)02158-7.
- Impact of breastfeeding on anthropometric changes in peri‐urban Toba women (Argentina)Valeggia C, Ellison P. Impact of breastfeeding on anthropometric changes in peri‐urban Toba women (Argentina). American Journal Of Human Biology 2003, 15: 717-724. PMID: 12953184, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.10202.
- Energetics, Fecundity, and Human Life History Claudia ValeggiaValeggia C, Ellison P. Energetics, Fecundity, and Human Life History Claudia Valeggia. 2003, 87-103. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-1137-3_5.
- Girl helpers and time allocation of nursing women among the Toba of ArgentinaBove R, Valeggia C, Ellison P. Girl helpers and time allocation of nursing women among the Toba of Argentina. Human Nature 2002, 13: 457-472. PMID: 26193090, DOI: 10.1007/s12110-002-1003-8.
- Effects of Pair‐Bond and Social Context on Male–Female Interactions in Captive Titi Monkeys (Callicebus moloch, Primates: Cebidae)Fernandez‐Duque E, Valeggia C, Mason W. Effects of Pair‐Bond and Social Context on Male–Female Interactions in Captive Titi Monkeys (Callicebus moloch, Primates: Cebidae). Ethology 2000, 106: 1067-1082. DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-0310.2000.00629.x.
- Reproductive biology of female titi monkeys (Callicebus moloch) in captivityValeggia C, Mendoza S, Fernandez‐Duque E, Mason W, Lasley B. Reproductive biology of female titi monkeys (Callicebus moloch) in captivity. American Journal Of Primatology 1999, 47: 183-195. PMID: 10075433, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2345(1999)47:3<183::aid-ajp1>3.0.co;2-j.
- Meta‐Analysis: A Valuable Tool in Conservation ResearchFernandez‐Duque E, Valeggia C. Meta‐Analysis: A Valuable Tool in Conservation Research. Conservation Biology 1994, 8: 555-561. DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1739.1994.08020555.x.
- Multitrial inhibitory avoidance learning in the crab chasmagnathusFernandez-Duque E, Valeggia C, Maldonado H. Multitrial inhibitory avoidance learning in the crab chasmagnathus. Behavioral And Neural Biology 1992, 57: 189-197. PMID: 1616454, DOI: 10.1016/0163-1047(92)90136-r.
- Danger stimulus-induced analgesia in the crab Chasmagnathus granulatusValeggia C, Fernandez-Duque E, Maldonado H. Danger stimulus-induced analgesia in the crab Chasmagnathus granulatus. Brain Research 1989, 481: 304-308. PMID: 2720382, DOI: 10.1016/0006-8993(89)90807-x.