The study of height is known as auxology.
Growth has long been recognized as a measure of the health of individuals, … See more

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. Th… See more

In general, modern humans living in developed countries are taller than their ancient counterparts, but this was not always the case.
Certain ancient human populations were quite tall, e… See more

In the 150 years since the mid-nineteenth century, the average human height in industrialised countries has increased by up to 10 cm (3.9 in). However, these increases appear to have largely levelled off.
A 2004 rep… See more

As with any statistical data, the accuracy of the findings may be challenged. In this case, for the following reasons:
• Some studies may allow subjects to self-report values. Generally speaking, self-reported he… See more

Height measurements are by nature subject to statistical sampling errors even for a single individual. In a clinical situation, height measurements are seldom taken more often than once per office visit, which may mean … See more