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Average and median age and heights for our sample, divided by sex. Men are taller than women
| Age (years) | Height (cm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Median (Q1, Q3) | Mean ± SD | Median (Q1, Q3) | |
| Male | 50.86 ± 9.82 | 54 (44, 59) | 165.41 ± 6.33 | 164 (161, 170) |
| Female | 53.93 ± 8.07 | 57 (51, 60) | 156.24 ± 5.08 | 156 (153, 160) |
| Total | 52.45 ± 9.05 | 55 (47, 60) | 160.65 ± 7.32 | 160.5 (155, 165) |
