Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones. Women, especially those older than age 60, are more likely to have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism upsets the normal balance of chemical reactions in your body.
The average weight of American women is as much as the average weight of American men in 1960, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 1960, the average American male weighed about 166.3 pounds, which was the average weight for American women in 2010 at 166.2 pounds, which marks about a 18.5 percent increase. The average weight for women in 1960 was 140 pounds, according to the CDC report. The average weight for men has also increased to 195.5 pounds, gaining almost 30 pounds, which is a 17.6 percent increase. Both men and women have also gained about an inch in height since the 1960s.
Canada: The average Canadian woman's weight is 153 pounds (69.4 kg) and height is 5' 3.4 (161 cm). Her male counterpart weighs 182 pounds (82.7 kg), and is 5' 8.5 (174 cm) tall. Heather Orpana of Statistics Canada was kind to provide these statistics based on the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey 3.1.arlier I had reported a weight of 152 pounds (69 kg) and height 5' 3.7 (162 cm). Now, it's 163 pounds (74 kg) and 5' 3.8 (163 cm). Men have have also increased their weight by an average of 10 pounds (6%), from 180 to 190 pounds, while remaining essentially the same height: 5' 9.