The Truth about short stature

You have probably heard alot of negative things about short stature. In this video, NOSSA tries to set the record straight. For more information please visit www.nossaonline.org

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[matthewcampisi]

Short stature is not an inferior physical trait.

[DarkashesX]

Here are some interesting facts about being short:

If a 5'0 guy and a 6'0 guy had the same amount of muscle the 5'0 guy would be much stronger.

A 5'0 guy can move much quicker than a 6'0 guy, this includes running.

Shorter people tend to live longer and have more energy.

Shorter people tend to be healthier is alot of ways because blood can circulate through the body faster. Which also improves physical performance.

Shorter people can jump much higher, just look at the 5'3 nba player.

[makgirling]

@DarkashesX A load of crap and you know it.

[SNPCeltic]

@rodman332

The 5'0 guy would be stronger as he would have more compact muscle and a shorter distance (shorter arms) to release power through, thus giving him a stronger punch/lift/whatever than the 6ft guy. How many tall bodybuilders/powerlifters do you know that are sucessful? I cannot comment on the running but as running is endurance/power based, height should make no real difference. As for jumping, with a lower centre of gravity the jump would be higher. And yes, there are studies.

[janjohandealgenman]

@DarkashesX

all of those "facts" are bullshit.

[blueguy1500]

@brainyscienceguy

I can totally relate to this. I am 5'6, and if I become angry, it's because someone is acting very rudely towards me. It's not really a complex when you're constantly the butt of all the jokes, and always the one who is being targeted for harassment (through no provocation on your part). That's called getting angry from constant prejudice. I wish this damn stereotype would die already.

[blueguy1500]

@rodman332

I don't really think there is a serious correlation between disease and height.

[papertreegun]

Again there are very very few advantages to being short however there are many many advantages of being tall. Therefore tall is better than short.

[azariah15]

@matthewcampisi There's nothing good about short stature. Get real. It's a handicap. NOSSA should either support research to help short people increase their height along with their self-esteem or iniciate research to help short people grow.

[Ignozi]

@brainyscienceguy Took the words out of my mouth.

The Napoleon Complex seems to be mentioned by taller folk who use it as a tool to make shorter folk feel bad about themselves.

How many times have I heard this term being thrown around by short people?

Not many.

[Ignozi]

@rodman332 It is true. Go google it.

Shorter stature usually means longevity.

Answer this question.

How many 6+ foot people have you seen that are pushing 100 years?

Honestly, tell me. Cause I don't see many. 

[rodman332]

@DarkashesX You are wrong.

The 5'0 guy would appear bigger, not be stronger. A 5'0 guy will not run as fast as a taller guy because of his shorter legs and stride. Short people are actually more prone to heart disease than taller people because disturbances in blood flow. Shorter people cannot jump taller than tall people. Where the hell is your logic? Also, no study supports that short people live longer. I'm a bit under average (5'9), but I dont find anything you said true.