Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD
The average height for men varies across the world. In the United States, the average male is about 5 feet 9 inches tall. Factors like genetics, nutrition, and medical conditions can affect where you’ll stand on the growth charts.
Starting in early childhood, your healthcare provider should monitor your height to ensure you’re growing at a healthy rate and to compile data for national growth charts. These charts help track your growth against national averages, which can help indicate nutrient deficiencies or underlying medical conditions.
As an adult, knowing your height can help you size your clothes or furniture—but it may also be used to track changes in your health as you get older.
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