5 Interesting Height Statistics
It's also fascinating to study statistics and try to find connections between different things, and the reasons behind them. This is no different with height. As we slowly begin to understand more and more of the factors which play a role in shaping height, the statistics which were previously unclear begin to make more sense.
1) Height by Region - This has probably been the most discussed and debated topic concerning height. Why is it that some races are so much taller than others? What factors, be they environmental or other are causing the differing heights?
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 - The growth spurts in children, brought about by the increased levels of human growth hormones released during puberty, can by quite dramatic, usually resulting in height gain increases of more than 50% above the years surrounding the growth spurt. Girls, who typically hit puberty around the age of 11, can gain as much as 3.5 inches per year during this span, while boys, who hit their spurt slightly later, can see yearly increases of as much as 4.5 inches per year.
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 - Taller men have a 75% better chance of being selected for promotion or an executive position than shorter people with the same credentials. Proof that height is often associated with power and successful individuals.
5) Height in Love - When it comes down to romance, height of course also plays an important role. For many their own height plays a deciding factor in the desired height of their partner. Taller women in particular want taller men, more so than tall men do of women. Women who were considered to have more options, such as those who described themselves as slim or athletic, also seemed to narrow in on taller men.
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. - 17273
1) Height by Region - This has probably been the most discussed and debated topic concerning height. Why is it that some races are so much taller than others? What factors, be they environmental or other are causing the differing heights?
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 - The growth spurts in children, brought about by the increased levels of human growth hormones released during puberty, can by quite dramatic, usually resulting in height gain increases of more than 50% above the years surrounding the growth spurt. Girls, who typically hit puberty around the age of 11, can gain as much as 3.5 inches per year during this span, while boys, who hit their spurt slightly later, can see yearly increases of as much as 4.5 inches per year.
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 - Taller men have a 75% better chance of being selected for promotion or an executive position than shorter people with the same credentials. Proof that height is often associated with power and successful individuals.
5) Height in Love - When it comes down to romance, height of course also plays an important role. For many their own height plays a deciding factor in the desired height of their partner. Taller women in particular want taller men, more so than tall men do of women. Women who were considered to have more options, such as those who described themselves as slim or athletic, also seemed to narrow in on taller men.
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. - 17273
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