Height in the Caribbean: study averages
Study averages: Jamaica, men 5 ft 7.5 in (171.8 cm) and women 5 ft 3.5 in (160.8 cm); Cuba, men 5 ft 8.5 in (173.6 cm) and women 5 ft 3 in (160.1 cm); Dominican Republic, men 5 ft 8.5 in (174.6 cm) and women 5 ft 3.5 in (161.2 cm).
These are individual study samples in this region. Their ages, years and methods differ; they are not combined into a regional average.
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What the study measured
| Sample | Population | Year | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 25–74 | 1994–1996 | measured [ vague ] , but realistic results | Wikipedia, citing the survey |
| Cuba | 19-year-olds | 2019 | modelled from measured survey heights | NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, 2020 study |
| Dominican Republic | 19-year-olds | 2019 | modelled from measured survey heights | NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, 2020 study |
| Study | Men | Women | Everyone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 5 ft 7.5 in (171.8 cm) | 5 ft 3.5 in (160.8 cm) | Not published |
| Cuba | 5 ft 8.5 in (173.6 cm) | 5 ft 3 in (160.1 cm) | Not published |
| Dominican Republic | 5 ft 8.5 in (174.6 cm) | 5 ft 3.5 in (161.2 cm) | Not published |
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