Human Development Index vs. mean male height, 1996

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable and having adecent standard of living. It's measured from 0 to 1 (where higher is better). This is shown against mean male height in adults by year of birth.

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