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Do women have shorter legs relative to height than men do?

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Yes, but...: An apple build is more common in men, but not by much. Shorter legs relative to torso size is 40/60 for women..So called pear build. But many women have an apple build, with long legs and a shorter torso. The extreme: fashion models!

Answered 12/10/2013

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