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A quantity called Body Mass Index (BMI) is often used to express weight relative to height. This is determined by dividing the weight of a person in kilograms by the square of the height in meters. HEALTH ISSUES INVOLVING HUMAN WEIGHT
AVERAGE WEIGHTS AND HEIGHTS OF USA, CANADIAN AND BRITISH MEN AND WOMEN USA: Over the ten year period (1991 to 2001), the average American woman's weight increased 11 pounds (7 %), while her height has remained about the same (an increase of 0.1 inch or 0.2% taller). Ten years ago, she weighed 152 pounds (69 kg) at a height of 5' 3.7" (162 cm). Now, it's 163 pounds (74 kg) and 5' 3.8" (162 cm). Men have also increased their weight by an average of 10 pounds (6 %), from 180 to 190 pounds (82 to 86 kg), while remaining essentially the same height: 5' 10" (178 cm). Canada: The average Canadian woman's weight is 153 pounds (69.4 kg) and height is 5' 3.4" (161 cm). Her male counterpart weighs 182 pounds (82.7 kg), and is 5' 8.5" (174 cm) tall. Britain: The average UK woman is 5' 3.8" (162 cm) tall and weighs 147 pounds (66.7 kilograms). This corresponds to a Body Mass Index of 25.5 kilograms/meters&2, which is slightly less than the average British man's, and less than the average American female's. The average UK male stands 5' 9.5" (177 cm) tall and weighs 176 pounds (80 kg), with a Body Mass Index of 26.0 kg/m&2. The information given in this section includes weight and height data, by date. Women and men sizes: USA, Canadian, British The latest weight, height and Body Mass Index data are summarized in the two tables below. Weight Height REFERENCES SEE ALSO |
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