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Researchers estimate that each additional centimeter of height is associated with a 1.30% increase in annual income. (lemmygrad.ml)

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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2020/04/16/your-height-has-a-big-impact-on-your-salary-new-research-seeks-to-understand-why/

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[–] rjthyen@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is professional sports prominent enough to be a major contributor to the difference? The NBA is an obvious one, but the NFL average height is around 6'2" I think

[–] Farvana@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 2 years ago

No, the number of professional athletes (paid above this amount) is tiny compared to the population