Height and Weight of Adults Ages 18-74 Years by Socioeconomic and Geographic Variables, United States

摘要

The report presents statistically significant differences in mean height and weight values of males and females ages 18-74 years by socioeconomic and geographic variables. Observed differences (which may be of interest even though they may or may not be statistically significant) are also discussed. Among the findings are the following: (1) The observed mean height of males and females ages 18-74 years is directly related to income and educational levels; (2) The heaviest females ages 18-74 years on the average were generally observed to be those with an income under $4,000 and with less than 9 years of education; and (3) The overall age-adjusted mean weight for males ages 18-74 years with 13 years or more of education is 9 pounds higher than for those with less than 9 years of education.