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How Do We Determine Average Male Height?
Anthropometry studies human body measurements such as weight, standing height, and skinfold thickness. Anthropo is a Greek word that means "human." The word "metry" is derived from the word "metron," which means "measure."
These metrics are used by scientists to examine nutrition and to calculate averages and trends in human growth. Anthropometric data can also be used by designers to build more ergonomic rooms, furniture, and assistive technologies. The information is also used to create national growth charts and to track changes in illness risk or body composition during a person's lifetime.
That is why we have such a good understanding of height. Following that are the figures depicting men's average height.
Average Male Height In The United States
The average age-adjusted height for American men aged 20 and above is 69.1 inches (175.4 centimeters), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That corresponds to a height of 5 feet 9 inches.
This figure is based on statistics released in December 2018. The information was gathered from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2016.
There were 47,233 men and women in the analytic sample, all of whom were at least 20 years old. Participants were asked about their ages, races, and whether or not they were Hispanic. All groups are included in the average height of 5 feet 9 inches.
How does the figure compare to those from other countries? Let's have a look at what we've got.
Average Male Height Around The World
As you may expect, there is a wide diversity in average heights worldwide.
According to a 2016 study, Iranian men have grown the most in height over the last century, increasing roughly 6.7 inches (17 centimeters).
The researchers are part of the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, a global organization of health scientists. They explained that biological (genetic propensity) and socioeconomic (availability of high-quality foods) factors could influence the height range.
Average Male Height in 15 countries
The NCD Risk Factor Collaboration provided statistics for 2016 in the table below. It is based on examining hundreds of population-based research and shows typical heights for men born between 1918 and 1996.
When it comes to measuring and reporting height, there are no universal standards.
Some inconsistencies can be explained by the difference between self-reporting and controlled measurement, as well as the ages of the people who are recorded. Discrepancies could also be caused by:
- the proportion of the population that was counted
- the calendar year in which the measurements were taken
- data that has been averaged across time
Measuring Your Height Precisely
Without assistance, measuring your height at home might be difficult. If you want to see where you stand, enlist the support of a friend or family member.
Getting A Buddy To Help You Measure Your Height
- Remove yourself to a room with hard flooring (no carpet) and a wall free of art or other impediments.
- Remove your shoes, as well as any other apparel or accessories that may have influenced your results. For example, remove any ponytails or braids that make it difficult for your head to rest flat against a wall.
- Stand with your heels against the wall and your feet together. Straighten your arms and legs as much as possible. Your shoulders should be in a level position. You can check with your partner to see if you're in good shape.
- Fix your focus so that your line of sight is parallel to the floor and look straight ahead.
- Ascertain that your head, shoulders, buttocks, and heels are all in contact with the wall. Because of your body form, not all regions of your body will be able to contact, but give it you're all. Before collecting any measures, take a big breath and stand up straight.
- Use flat headgear, such as a wall-mounted ruler or another straight object, such as a book, to measure your height. The instrument should be lowered until it makes firm contact with the crown of your head.
- Your partner should only make one mark, ensuring that their eyes are level with the measurement tool and carefully indicating where it touches the wall.
- Measure your height from the floor to the mark with a tape measure.
- Measure your height to the nearest 1/8th inch or 0.1 centimeters.
Measuring Your Height By Yourself
You may be able to measure your height at home if you don't have another person to assist you. Consider investing in a low-cost height-specific wall-mounted meter, or follow the procedures below:
- Stand on a flat surface with no obstructions preventing your body from making complete contact.
- Then, while standing tall with your shoulders flat against the wall, glide a flat object, such as a book or a cutting board, along the wall until it makes firm contact with the top of your head.
- Make a note of where the object lands beneath it.
- Measure your height from the floor to the mark with a tape measure.
- Measure your height to the nearest 1/8th inch or 0.1 centimeters.
At The Doctor’s Office
At home, you might be able to achieve a somewhat accurate measurement, especially if you have assistance and follow all of the stages. However, having your height measured at your doctor's office as part of a standard medical exam may be a brilliant idea.
Your doctor's clinic may have better-calibrated equipment, and your physician may be more skilled at taking the most precise measurements.
Average Male Height- From The Tallest To The Shortest
Robert Pershing Wadlow of Alton, Illinois, held the record for being the world's tallest man. He was a colossal 8 feet 11.1 inches tall. Chandra Bahadur Dangi of Rhimkholi, Nepal, is the shortest. He was just 21.5 inches tall at the time of his death in 2015, according to a measurement taken in 2012.
The world's tallest and shortest guys are 8 feet 2.8 inches and 2 feet 2.41 inches tall, respectively.
Finally! Let's Start Taking Measurements
There are height patterns in the United States and around the world. However, it's vital to remember that humans come in many forms and sizes.
Height is influenced by various factors, including age, nutrition, and health. Averages can aid statisticians in observing health and growth trends, but they should not be used to determine one's worth.
