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5 Fascinating Height Statistics You Probably Didn't Know PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rodney Williams   
Statistics can often be used to find stories that would otherwise not be known or told. We can often guess or speculate about things, but statistics are usually the irrefutable proof that proves or disproves them one way or the other. Height has incredibly interesting statistics that may answer many questions about us as a people, and about our past, present, and future.
by RodneyWilliams


Statistics can often be used to find stories that would otherwise not be known or told. We can often guess or speculate about things, but statistics are usually the irrefutable proof that proves or disproves them one way or the other. Height has incredibly interesting statistics that may answer many questions about us as a people, and about our past, present, and future.

1) Height by Region - This is probably the one area that has been most speculated over for ages. Why are people in some regions of the world so much taller on average than those from other regions? For example, the average male in the Netherlands stands six feet tall, while the average Japanese male is just five feet five.

Through study of such statistics, we've discovered some of the reasons why we believe some people are generally taller than others, though many mysteries remain. Nutrition and genetics of course play a role, but beyond that it's also a well established fact that wealth also comes into play (though that would probably tie in with nutrition).

2) Growth Spurts - Growth spurts are often quite dramatic, and quite a shock to the people on the outside observing the growth spurt first hand, namely parents. Girls, who hit puberty slightly before boys, can grow as much as 3.5 inches per year, while boys can do them one better by growing as much as 4.5 inches per year during their growth spurt.

3) Family Ties - It's long been known, or at least suspected, that genes play a deciding factor in height, which is largely true. There have now been enough studies conducted to come up with a formula for determining likely natural height based on the height of one's parents and grandparents.

By adding the total of the two parents heights in inches, and the four grandparents heights and dividing that by 6, we come to the number that is fed into the formula. For males that formula is to multiple the number by 1.08 and add 3.5 inches. For females, they should multiple the number by 0.92 and add 2.5 inches.

4) Height in the Workplace - An interesting statistic shows that taller men are selected for employment positions or promotions three times more often than their shorter counterparts, when it's determined their skills are equal.

5) Height in Love - Finally, there's also a definite connection between height and romance. Women specifically tend to desire taller men more so than men do of women. Women who described themselves as physical fit or athletic were much less likely to want a shorter man, while larger women, who conceivably would have fewer options were more willing to date a short man.

Broken down by region, Asian women were much more willing to overlook height, probably based on their own shorter statures, while black women wanted taller men at the highest clip.

These are only a few of the many interesting statistics concerning height, and the way its viewed in society. It's clear that height has a role in many aspects of our lives, not just the ability to reach an item on a high shelf.

About The Author:

For more interesting Height Statistics check out Rodney Williams' website where he regularly writes on How To Grow Taller.

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