The study of height is known as auxology. Growth has long been recognized as a measure of the health of individuals, hence part of the reasoning for the use of growth charts. For individuals, as indicators of health problems, … See more

In the 150 years since the mid-nineteenth century, the average human height in industrialised countries has increased by up to 10 centimetres … See more

Crown-rump length is the measurement of the length of human embryos and fetuses from the top of the head (crown) to the bottom of the buttocks (rump). It is typically determined from See more

• Grandjean, Etienne (1987). Fitting the Task to the Man: An Ergonomic Approach. London, UK: Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-0-85066-192-7. (for heights in U.S. and Japan)
• Eurostat Statistical Yearbook 2004. Luxembourg: Eurostat. 2014. ISBN 978-92-79-38906-1. … See more

Height and health
Studies show that there is a correlation between small stature and a longer life expectancy. Individuals of small stature are also more likely to have lower blood pressure and are less likely to acquire cancer. The … See more

As with any statistical data, the accuracy of such data may be questionable for various reasons:
• Some studies may allow subjects to self-report values. Generally speaking, self-reported height tends to be taller than its measured height, … See more

• Anthropometry, the measurement of the human individual
• Body weight
• List of tallest people See more