People at a Glance

• People have lived in the world for millions of years. Today, 6.3 billion people live on the earth.
• The world's population grows by 100 million each year. Some 950 million people in the world are malnourished.
• There are 106 boys born for every 100 girls.
• The average male adult is 5'9'' tall and weighs 155 pounds. The average female adult is 5'3'' tall and weighs 125 pounds.

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