Why does America have taller leaders than uk despite having the same average height

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The average height for uk and us is both 5,9.
The last 5 male prime ministers for the uk are
5,8
5,6
5,9
6,2
5,10


Last 5 presidents
6,1
6,3
6,2
6ft
6,2

Is America more heightist.
America is a larger country with 5 times more people which means more competition

 

[Deleted member 113489]

yeah americans are obsessed with heights and hairlines tbh

 

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Average height for american presidents is 5'10

 

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Average height for american presidents is 5'10

That includes presidents from the 1700s.