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What was the average height of a female in 1960?

According to data from the U.S. National Health Survey conducted from 1960 to 1962, the average height of a female in 1960 was approximately 5 feet 3 inches (63.1 inches). This figure was about one inch shorter than the average height for women today, reflecting a gradual increase in human stature over the last half-century due to improved health and nutrition.