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  2. Average human height by country - Wikipedia

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    173.4 cm (5 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 159.9 cm (5 ft 3 in) 1.09: 20–25 — Measured: 2005 [88] Iraq: 171.3 cm (5 ft 7 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 157.5 cm (5 ft 2 in) 1.09: 18+ (N= m:1,596 f:2,318) 100.0%: Measured: 2015 [89] Ireland: 177 cm (5 ft 9 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) 1.09: 20–49: 61.8%: Measured: 2007 [19] Israel: 177 cm (5 ft 9 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 166 ...

  3. Human height - Wikipedia

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    The worst decline was in urban areas that in 1847, the urban height penalty was 2.5 cm (1.0 in). Urban mortality was also much higher than in rural regions. In 1829, the average urban and rural Dutchman was 164 cm (5 ft 5 in). By 1856, the average rural Dutchman was 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) and urban Dutchman was 158 cm (5 ft 2 in). [78]

  4. Petite size - Wikipedia

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    In fashion and clothing, a petite size is a standard clothing size designed specifically for women 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) and under. [1] [2] [3] This categorization is not solely based on a woman's height, but also takes into account the proportions of her body. Petite sizes cater to body shapes that typically have shorter limb lengths, narrower ...

  5. U.S. standard clothing size - Wikipedia

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    The most common size category. For women of about average height (5 ft 4 in) with an average bust height and an hourglass figure. Dress sizes may be given as girth at the bust in inches (e.g., 36), but even-numbered sizes from 2 to 16 are more common. Categorical sizes range from XS (extra-small) to XL (extra-large). Junior sizes

  6. Short stature - Wikipedia

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    Thus thousands of men under this height were denied the opportunity to fight in the war. As a result of pressure to allow them entry, special "Bantam Battalions" were created composed of men who were 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm) to 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm). By the end of the war there were 29 Bantam Battalions of about 1,000 men each. Officers ...

  7. Brandon Marshall, 16, may be the world's tallest teenager ...

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    This is the tallest teenager in Britain -- and possibly the world! Meet 16-year-old Brandon Marshall, who hails from St. Edmunds, Suffolk. He stands at a staggering 7 feet 4 inches.

  8. Body proportions - Wikipedia

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    One version of the proportions used in modern figure drawing is: [4] An average person is generally 7-and-a-half heads tall (including the head). An ideal figure, used when aiming for an impression of nobility or grace, is drawn at 8 heads tall. A heroic figure, used in the depiction of gods and superheroes, is eight-and-a-half heads tall. Most ...

  9. National Organization of Short Statured Adults - Wikipedia

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    The organization clearly defined "short stature" to be men 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) or below and women 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) or below in height. [1] The group advocated on behalf of short people and hoped to foster greater acceptance of short people within society. NOSSA was opposed to the prejudice known as heightism. The group defined heightism as, "a ...