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Why were people smaller 100 years ago?

According to 'Our World in Data,' the global mean height for men and women has increased by around ten centimeters over the last century. This remarkable change prompts the question: **why were people smaller 100 years ago?** The answer lies not in evolution, but in significant improvements to nutrition and overall health.

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What was the average size of a man in the 1900s? A look back at historical data

In 1900, the average American man stood roughly 5'7" (170 cm), a stark difference from modern figures. Investigating **what was the average size of a man in the 1900s** requires a deep dive into historical records, public health advancements, and the socioeconomic conditions that heavily influenced human growth a century ago.

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