5 SHORT GIRL FUN FACTS – for National Short Girl Appreciation Day!

Small and Strong!
One study found that those who are under 5’2” are less likely to break a hip than those over 5’8”

It’s not a pain to be short-
One study found that those under 5’0” have a significantly decreased chance of dealing with back pain.

Heart Health-
Though doctors can’t quite pinpoint why, those who are under 5’3” have a 50% less chance of developing coronary heart disease than those who are over 5’8”.

Staying cool-
Short people are less likely to get heat stroke or just overheated in general than taller people.

Long live short girls!
Many studies have shown that those who are on the short side are more likely to live longer lives than their tall counterparts.