Human Height

by Max Roser, Cameron Appel and Hannah Ritchie 

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June 20 2022 

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Poor nutrition and childhood illness hinder human growth and are strongly linked to living standards.

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The average height of a population is a reliable indicator of living conditions, making it valuable for historians studying historical standards of living.

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Human height serves as an indirect measure for living standards, as improved material conditions lead to taller individuals.

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Height becomes especially significant for studying living conditions in periods with limited or no available data, known as the pre-statistical era.

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It's crucial to note that height is not directly used to measure well-being, as genetic factors largely influence height variation within a population.

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Studying the history of human height enables tracking progress against malnutrition and disease and helps identify the beneficiaries of modern advancements.

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Height acts as a proxy for understanding the impact of improved living conditions on human populations.

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Historians can use height data to analyze trends in well-being and identify periods of growth and development.

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