Recently, Nikkei released a set of surprising data: the average height of 17-year-old men in Japan in 2021 is 1708 cm. At first glance, this figure may seem like the average height of the world, but when we compare the data of the last three decades, we find an indisputable fact - the average height of Japanese men has not only not increased in the past three decades, but has weakly decreased by 01 cm.
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This trend is not only puzzling, but also runs counter to the global trend. Globally, with the growth of the economy and the improvement of living standards, the average height of human beings is also rising. However, Japan, once an "economic giant", has gone against this indicator.
The correlation between the economy and height has always been the focus of sociologists and economists. There is a common belief that economic development and improved living standards lead to better nutrition and health care, which in turn leads to higher growth. This has been confirmed in the development history of many countries.
Japan, however, seems to be an exception. Although its economy reached its peak in the 80s of the last century, the subsequent "lost thirty years" were accompanied by stagnation, even a slight decline in male height. This makes you wonder what factors are influencing the height of Japanese people
Genetic factors have always been one of the important factors affecting height. The genes of the Japanese determine that their upper height limit is relatively low. However, this is not enough to explain why the height of Japanese men has not increased in line with the economy over the past few decades.
On the contrary, environmental factors and changes in the social structure may play a more critical role. Nutritionists point out that although Japan's food culture has changed in recent years, the overall nutritional intake is still not enough to support the growth of height. In addition, the pursuit of "smallness" and "sophistication" in Japanese society may also have influenced the height development of the younger generation.
At the same time, Japan's workplace culture and education system also pose a headwind to height growth. Long hours of study and a high-pressure work environment lead to a lack of adequate exercise and rest for many young people, which is undoubtedly detrimental to the development of height. In addition, Japanese society does not pay as much attention to height as in other countries, which also makes the height issue not receive enough attention.
Despite this, Japan** and all sectors of society have begun to pay attention to this issue. Measures are being implemented gradually, from improving the nutritional level of adolescents to promoting sport. We hope that these efforts will bring about positive changes so that the younger generation in Japan can have a healthier body.
In summary, the stagnation or even decline of male height in Japan is a complex social phenomenon involving many factors such as genetics, environment, culture, and social structure. However, this does not mean that height cannot be changed. Through the joint efforts of society, society and individuals, Japan may be able to achieve a "counterattack" in height in the future, so that the younger generation has a more ideal height.