What is the tallest healthy height?

According to John Wass at the University of Oxford, a specialist in acromegalic gigantism (explained below), our upper limit is around 9 feet. To survive even for a few months at that height would be a bit of a miracle.
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How tall is too tall health?

Scientists aren't sure exactly why, but people who are shorter than 5 feet 3 inches are about 50% more likely to get coronary heart disease than those who are 5 feet 8 inches or taller. The reason may be poor nutrition or infections before birth or in childhood that affect growth.
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How much height is healthy?

In the past 20 years, the “bigger is better” misconception hasbeen promoted by studies that found that taller people—men over 183 cm(6 ft) and women over 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)—have lower death rates fromheart disease and all causes than shorter people (men under 170 cm [5 ft 7 in]and women under 150 cm [4 ft 11 in]).
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How tall is to tall?

If you are 6'0″ (183 cm) or taller, you are considered a tall man according to the Internet. People revolve around the numbers 6'0″ and 6'1″ as the height from which you are tall.
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Can you grow after 18?

Height is largely determined by genetics, and most people will not grow taller after age 18. However, proper nutrition during childhood and adolescence can help you maximize your height. If you are unhappy with your height, you may want to consider some simple strategies to look and feel your best.
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How tall is a giant?

A person should be 7 feet (2.20 meters) tall or more to be considered a giant. Gigantism is a disorder and the medical reason for gigantism is a surplus of growth hormone. If the doctors diagnose gigantism in an early stage, it is possible to slow down the growth.
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Is 5'11 a good height for a guy?

On average, women say a romantic partner 5'3” or shorter is generally too short for comfort, while a partner 6'3” or taller is too tall, and the “ideal” height for a man is 5'11”. The survey also finds that for the average British man, a partner becomes too short at 4'11” and too tall at 6'.
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Can you grow taller after 20?

But at what age do you stop growing taller? Even if you hit puberty late, you're unlikely to grow significantly after the ages of 18 to 20 .
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Is it better to be tall or short?

Being Tall Is Good for Your Ticker

Researchers found that the shortest adults (under 5 feet 3 inches) had a higher risk of having and dying from cardiovascular disease than taller people. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that genes linked to height can increase your risk of heart disease.
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Is being 5'9 short for a man?

As for men who are 5'9, this height is interesting because it's considered the average height of the American male, yet in some countries, it's actually considered tall for a man.
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How tall is a 12 year old?

While the average height of 12-year-olds is around 58 inches for boys and 59 inches for girls, it could be normal for your child to be quite a bit shorter or taller than average. Puberty, family history and medical considerations all play into your child's height and growth rate.
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Do tall people run faster?

short runners, with all things being equal — body mass, flexibility, proportionality and stride rate — taller people can run faster than shorter people. However, the mechanics of running depends upon more than runner height.
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Does being tall hurt?

04/6​More prone to injuries

MORE PRONE TO INJURIES: Not only tall people are prone to injuries but also their injuries are more severe as compared to their shorter counterparts. Studies say that people who are thin and tall may take more time to recover as their nerve impulses have longer areas to cover.
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Do tall people live longer?

Men of height 175.3 cm or less lived an average of 4.95 years longer than those of height over 175.3 cm, while men of height 170.2 cm or less lived 7.46 years longer than those of at least 182.9 cm.
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Is 6ft tall in Japan?

If you're over 6 feet tall (183 cm), you may “stand out” in Japan for your height. This is especially true outside of Tokyo, where there are fewer foreigners. You will likely receive compliments about how tall you are.
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Do girls like tall guys?

If their guy is bigger than them, they feel more petite. Many girls who were interviewed about why they lean more towards taller men say tall guys make them feel safe. They hold the image of being able to protect a woman, to keep her and her family safe. They seem stronger.
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How tall will I be when im 13?

The average height of a 13 year old girl is 155.4 cm (5 ft 1), and for a 13 year old boy it is 154.9 (5 ft 0).
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How many 7 footers are in the world?

This is an incredible stat! About 2800 people in the world are 7 feet tall or taller. Considering that the world population is approximately 7.4 billion people, this means that the percentage of 7 footers is 0.000038%. This incredibly small percentage of people explains why they are extremely sought for in the NBA.
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How many 7 footers are in the USA?

In researching this topic the most common estimate is that there are about 2,000 – 3,000 7 foot tall (or taller) people in the world. That is one in about 2-4 million people meaning, statistically, that only about 85 – 150 people in the U.S. are 7 foot tall or taller.
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Are squats harder for tall?

“And the longer your femurs are, the harder it is to perform the back squat with high quality,” he adds. Tall guys struggle to maintain balance between pushing their hips back to settle into the squat and keeping their center of mass over the midfoot.
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How tall was Goliath from the Bible?

Some ancient texts say that Goliath stood at "four cubits and a span" –- which Chadwick says equals about 7.80 feet (2.38 meters) — while other ancient texts claim that he towered at "six cubits and a span" — a measurement equivalent to about 11.35 feet (3.46 m).
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How are giants born?

According to Hesiod, the Giants were the offspring of Gaia (Earth), born from the blood that fell when Uranus (Sky) was castrated by his Titan son Cronus.
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How tall do you have to be to have gigantism?

In gigantism, the excessive amount of growth hormone (GH) accelerates the growth of muscle, bones and connective tissue. This leads to an abnormally increased height as well as several soft tissue changes. When left untreated or uncontrolled, some people with gigantism have grown over 8 feet tall.
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