The graph's y-axis did not start at 0, creating a false perspective of what the average male height was in the selected countries. However, some of the numerical height values included in the graph ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used method to measure whether a person’s weight is appropriate for their height. The formula is simple: BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ Height² (m²) Example: 70 kg, 6 feet tall ...

When it comes to achieving healthy body weight, some men might look to what’s average and use that as their goal. For instance, the average weight for men in the U.S. was 199.8 pounds from 2015 to ...

Donna Christiano Campisano is a freelance writer specializing in women and children's health issues. She has written for numerous consumer publications and websites, including Parents, Woman’s Day, ...

Rochelle Collins, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Quinnipiac University. Many things influence growth and body development in ...

The average height for men varies across the world. The average male is about 5 feet 9 inches tall in the United States. Factors like genetics, nutrition, and health conditions can affect where you ...