Is There Anything Good About Being a Short Guy?

Lower cancer risk

For men, the risk of any type of cancer increases by 11 percent for every 4 inches of height, according to a study conducted by scientists at the University of Stockholm that examined data from 5.5 million people. The study bolstered past findings that linked prostate cancer to height.

Are there any benefits to being a short man?

More Benefits Of Being Short

15) Shorter people encounter less stressful situations. Married men who stand below 5 feet 7 inches are 32 percent less likely to divorce their partner than grooms of average height, according to a 2014 New York University study.

Are short guys attractive?

Participants viewed short men as less socially attractive, less successful, less physically attractive, less well-adjusted, and less masculine than both average and tall men. Average and tall men did not differ on those characteristics. But participants viewed tall men as more athletic than average (and short) men.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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