The smallest people in the world. The shortest and tallest man in the world
They say about a small dog that she is "a puppy until old age." However, hardly any dog has complexes because of its height. But little people can. Especially guys. They say that Tom Cruise himself is worried about his height and even orders shoes with special insoles to appear taller.
But it's worth taking a look at our rating smallest people in the world to understand where are the real and where are the imaginary problems with growth. And be aware that short people often live longer than tall people. According to the BBC, a study of 1.3 million people in Spain found that each additional centimeter shortens life expectancy by 0.7 years.
10. Bridget Jordan - 69 cm
The former record holder from the Guinness Book of Records is still the smallest woman in the United States. She suffers from congenital dwarfism, and her full diagnosis sounds very long - microcephalic osteodysplastic type II dwarfism.
Despite this, Bridget leads a full-fledged lifestyle, her hobbies are dancing and cheerleading.
9. Khagendra Tapa Magar - 67 cm
In Nepal, this person is known as "Little Buddha". Born in 1992, Khagendra Tapa Magar originally weighed 600 grams. In adulthood, his weight barely exceeded 5 kg. This is due to dwarfism, a condition associated with a lack of growth hormone.
On his 18th birthday in 2010, he received the title "The smallest man in the world" from the experts of the Guinness Book of Records, and wore it until 2011. Then an even smaller candidate appeared.
8. Istvan Toth - 65 cm
There is not much information on the Internet regarding the Hungarian István Toth, who once claimed that at 65 centimeters he is the shortest man in the world. For comparison: the height of the living is 251 cm. Calculate yourself how much it will be in Istvany.
This claim has not been verified by Guinness World Records, and now we may never know how true Thoth's claim is. The fact is that the man died in 2011 at the age of forty-eight.
7. Madge Bester - 65 cm
In 2018, one of the shortest women in the world died. At the age of fifty-five, she was shorter than the average one-year-old girl (74 cm according to WHO).
Bester suffered from "crystal man" disease (brittle bones) and was confined to a wheelchair. However, until her last day, she did not give up and was a well-known propagandist for the rights of people with disabilities.
6. Jyoti Amji - 62.8 cm
Currently, this miniature Indian woman is officially the smallest woman on Earth (from living people).
Born in 1993, Amji's short stature is the result of a condition called achondroplasia, which is a common cause of dwarfism.
A young Indian woman dreams of winning an Oscar, and she is already on her way to it. In 2014, she starred in one of the seasons of American Horror Story. So it can rightfully be called the smallest actress on the planet.
5. Lucia Zarate - 61 cm
This woman, born in Mexico in 1864, was entered in the Guinness Book of Records at the age of seventeen as who ever lived on Earth. She weighed only 2.1 kilograms.
She was the first person ever to be diagnosed with a rare diagnosis of microcephalic osteodysplastic dwarfism type II.
During her lifetime, Lucia managed to achieve some semblance of fame, she was something of a living curiosity in the USA. And the Washington Post even dubbed Zarate the “Amazing Mexican Midget.” But her short-lived success came to an end in 1890. The train that Lucia and her family were traveling on got stuck in the Sierra Nevada mountains due to snowfall, causing the tiny girl to die of hypothermia.
4. Paulina Musters - 61 cm
The shortest woman in the history of mankind was twice the size of an ordinary Barbie doll (29 cm). She was born in the Netherlands in 1876 and began her career as a "living attraction" as an infant. At that time, the public simply admired her tiny proportions (height 30.5 centimeters, weight just over 1 kg). But getting older, Paulina began to surprise the audience with her talents. She was known as a skilled dancer and acrobat.
As her performances progressed in quality, Paulina took on many unique names for herself. In particular, she was known as "Princess Pauline" and "Lady Point".
During her career, "Princess Pauline" toured different countries Europe, and in 1894 came to the USA. She was a tiny fairy on a huge stage, expressing in dance what she felt in her heart - and it was beautiful. Charming, graceful and polite baby quickly became the darling of New York. However, at the age of 19, she died from a fatal combination of pneumonia and meningitis. Thus the world lost its smallest but greatest miracle.
3. Junri Baluing - 59.9 cm
This young Filipino, one of the three shortest men on the planet, stopped growing a few months after his birth, in 1993.
At just over 59 centimeters tall, Junri suffers from a number of health issues, including weak knees and back pain, but an official diagnosis of his condition has never been made public. In the Baluing family, in addition to Junri, there are three more children of normal height.
2. Gul Mohammed - 57 cm
The second shortest man in the world was from New Delhi, India. He was born in 1957 and died at the age of forty from respiratory complications after numerous problems with health. All were associated with prolonged periods of heavy smoking. Which once again confirms the simple truth: smoking is harmful!
1. Chandra Bahadur Dangi - 54.6 cm
This is not only the smallest man in the world, but also the thinnest man. With his super small stature, he weighed only 12 kilograms, suffering from congenital dwarfism.
Before getting into the Guinness Book of Records, Chandra never left his native village in Nepal. He used his newfound status as the world's shortest man to travel the world and draw attention to his home country. Chandra passed away in 2015.
Small people (dwarfs), as well as very tall ones, have been known to mankind for thousands of years. Our rating includes record holders of small stature, officially recognized as such by the Guinness Book of Records.
In tenth place is an eighty-centimeter Aditya Romeo Dev . In addition to his small stature, he was the shortest bodybuilder. Unfortunately, Romeo died of a brain aneurysm. He differed from other dwarfs in that he had a proportionately folded body.
Next in our TOP 10 Ajay Kumar . With a height of 76.2 cm, this is the shortest actor. He has acted in more than 50 films in the Indian film industry for over 13 years. The actor is married to a girl whose height is 154 cm.
Eighth place is occupied by the Chinese Chen Guilan , with a height of 71.2 cm, he became especially famous in 2007 after he married Li Tanyong, whose height is 109 cm. So far, these are the shortest spouses in the world.
The next step in the ranking is an amazing American woman, Stacy Herald. She is famous for being married with a height of 71.12 cm, gave birth to two children, and is going to give birth to a third. Against the recommendations of doctors, a brave woman is going to give birth to a third child to the delight of her husband, who, by the way, has normal growth at 175 cm. 
Edward Niño Hernandez with a height of 70 cm and a weight of 10 kg, he received his title in sixth place in 2009. Hernandez lives in Colombia. The dwarf earns his living by giving choreographic numbers in shopping centers.
Fifth place is Kagendra Tara Magar
, who received his title in October 2010. He possessed it until 2011 and gave it to Junri Balauing. The inhabitants of his village called the 67-centimeter man "little Buddha". This is perhaps the most "promoted" dwarf: he often starred in photo shoots, with celebrities and with the most big man at that time, the Chinese He Pingping. The film "Me and the smallest man in the world" was dedicated to him. 
Jyeti Amge
in fourth place, she owns the title of the smallest woman on the planet. The girl is amazingly harmoniously built as for a dwarf and resembles a beautiful doll. With a weight of 5 kg, her height is 58 cm. Growth arrest was the result of a serious disease achodroplasia. Jyeti is proud of her petite physique, she is quite popular, she has starred in several Bollywood films. 
The third place in the ranking belongs to a living Filipino Junri Balauingu
with a height of 59.93 cm. In terms of development, he was less fortunate: he can only move with outside help, even standing on his feet for a short time hurts him, and communication is limited to a few phrases. 
Gul Mohammed
from New Delhi belongs to the second place. At the age of 33, he was 57 cm high, weighing 17 kg. Unfortunately, he died at the age of 40 due to pulmonary insufficiency from excessive smoking. 
The last officially recognized smallest person was Chandra Bahadur Dangi . The title was awarded to the Nepalese on February 26, 2012. The owner of the shortest stature died in September 2015 at the age of 76. Guinness World Records has yet to officially name his successor. Bahadur Dangi's parameters: height - 54.6 cm, weight - 14.5 kg, age - 76 years. He became famous largely due to chance. In a remote, isolated region of Nepal, he was discovered by a lumberjack and informed the public about a strikingly small man. Dang also held the title of longest-lived dwarf. His dream - to see the light and travel came true - he died in Pago Pago.
Our world is full of wonders and anomalies. You can meet them every day when going to work or walking in the park. Unique, unrepeatable nature surrounds us all our lives. However, it is not uncommon to see the unusual among people. Human genes are not yet sufficiently studied, despite the high development of medicine. They are the main reason for the birth of people who are unlike most of us.
Among them, many stand out. This title has been awarded to many over the years. However, the most by far among women was noted by Pauline Masters. He was only 59 centimeters. She can be called the embodiment of the fabulous Thumbelina, just as fragile and sweet.
Pauline was born in 1876 in Holland. At birth, her height was 30.5 centimeters. At nine years old, she weighed only 1.36 kilograms, and at nineteen, a little more than four.
The smallest person in the world, and even more so a girl, could not go unnoticed. In those days, she had one way - to the circus. The audience was delighted with her. Pauline performed with acrobatic numbers, at the end of which there were dances with the audience. She looked like a doll. Tiny dresses, lace and shoes were amazing.
The stage name of the live Thumbelina was Princess Pauline. Under this name, she successfully performed in Germany, Great Britain, France, Belgium. In 1894 she made her debut in New York. After that, she gained thousands of new fans.
Despite universal love and recognition, the smallest person in the world in history, namely Pauline Masters, died in her prime. She was stricken with meningitis and pneumonia. The tiny body could not cope with the disease, and on March 1, 1895, little Princess Pauline died.
The smallest man in the world among men is the living Tapa Magaru. He lives in Nepal. He is 55 centimeters tall and weighs 5.5 kilograms. He was born very tiny, with a weight of 600 grams. According to the stories of the mother, he fit in her palm. When Tapa got stronger and grew a little, he went for walks with his father with pleasure, while fitting in his pocket.
Tapa's parents have repeatedly tried to get into the Guinness Book of Records. But they were refused due to the small age of their son. Having become an adult, the boy was able to receive the long-awaited title, which he is incredibly happy about.
Over the next 10 years, the teenager will have to be measured three more times. In case his height does not change, he will retain his title.
He was far from the first holder of this title. Before him, this title was held by the Indian Gul Mohammed. He was only two centimeters taller. In addition to them, there was also a Chinese He Pingping, Edwardo Nino Hernandezes from Colombia and others. But they were all significantly taller than Tapa Magaru.
The largest and smallest man in the world has always been the object of public scrutiny. Their life and way of life are covered in sufficient detail in the press. What was previously considered a disadvantage, today, thanks to the figures of show business, easily turns into virtues.
Junri Balauing, who lives in a remote town in the southern Philippines, is just under two feet tall. He was officially declared the shortest man in the world and listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Junri Balauing, who just turned eighteen, is 23.5 inches (59.93 centimeters) tall and 7 centimeters shorter than the previous title holder low man in the world Khagendra Thapa Magar from Nepal, whose height is 26 inches (about 67 centimeters). The Guinness World Records team solemnly entered Junri Balauing's data into the book in the remote Philippine town of Sindangan, where Balauing lives. 
According to the rules, the champion must be at least 18 years old. The smallest person in the world celebrated his coming of age this Sunday. 
Junri Balauing's father said his son, the eldest of four children, stopped growing in his first year. His speech has also stopped developing, and his communication is now limited to short phrases. The Balauing mostly stays at home as it needs help to move from place to place. His condition prevented him from attending school. 
While Guinness World Records does not offer a cash prize, Guinness World Records chief Craig Glendye noted that the team hopes Balauing's case will be brought to the attention of the public. medical professionals who may be able to help him. Local doctors were unable to explain the reasons for his current condition. “The previous record holder was given health care… He even underwent free surgeries that were done at US government expense,” said Craig Glendy, head of the Guinness Book of Records. 
Junri Balauing celebrates his eighteenth birthday with a cake and balloons. 
At 67.08 centimeters (26.4 inches), former world's shortest man Khagendra Thapa Magar shows off his record holder medals in Pokhara, west of Kathmandu. He is over seven centimeters taller than Junri Balauing. 
Khagendra Tapa Magar received his title of the lowest man in the world on his eighteenth birthday on October 14, 2010. 
Edward Nino Germandez held the title of the world's shortest man for a short period from March to October 2010, between the death of the previous record holder and the eighteenth birthday of Khagendra Thapa Magar. 
He Pingping from China received the title of the world's shortest man in January 2007. In 2010, he died of heart disease at the age of 21. He was 74 centimeters (2 feet 5 inches) tall. 
He Pingping was famous all over the world. In this photo, he is next to Bao Xingshong, who held the title of the tallest man in the world until September 2009. He was 2 meters and 36 centimeters (7 feet and 9 inches) tall. 
He Pingping next to Sultan Kozen of Turkey, the next holder of the title of the tallest man in the world. He is 246.5 centimeters (8 feet 1 inch). 
The first holder of the title of the shortest person in the world, whose height and age were officially documented by representatives of the Guinness Book of Records - Guy Mohammed from New Delhi, India. His height was only 57 centimeters. Guy Mohammed died at the age of forty in 1997 due to breathing problems caused by tobacco abuse.
We are all very different. What distinguishes us from each other is skin color, facial features (eye shape, nose shape, head structure), hair color and height. All these external signs depend on the region of residence, climatic conditions and historically developed features of the nationality.
Recall how at school in a physical education lesson the teacher lined up the students in a line. The highest became at the beginning of the formation, and the lowest - at the end. Why are some tall and others short and who is the smallest person in the world?
What determines the growth of a person and what factors influence it?
If speak about healthy person, then all children are born with approximately the same average height. During the first year of life, due to intensive cell division, there is a multiple increase in body weight and height. And if nature had not bothered to control this process, then people would have turned into giants. How then do we begin to differ from each other, if at birth we were practically the same?
Here an important role is played by the heredity or genotype of a person. And physiologically, the endocrine glands (pituitary and thyroid), hereditary factors, dietary habits and gender (men are on average higher than women). Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland. With excessive secretion of this hormone, such as acromegaly develops, and with a deficiency, growth retardation occurs and people look like dwarfs. Both in the first and in the second case, the life of such people goes beyond the normal. And if you look behind the scenes, you can find out how the smallest person in the world lives.
Of the women, the palm belongs to Indian Jyoti Amga
She was born in the city of Nagpur. At birth, the pathology of the development of articular and cartilaginous tissue was revealed, and at the age of two years, growth stopped completely. Today, Jyoti weighs about five kilograms with a height of 68.2 cm.
But such a start at birth did not prevent this cheerful girl from getting an education and living an active life. Given her unique nature, she is very interested in the world of fashion, dreaming of becoming a model and acting in films. At 22, in addition to his acting career, Jyoti Amge plans to get a higher education, which he considers an integral part of modern life.
Among men, Nepalese Chandra Bahadur Dangi
He is a double record holder as he is the smallest person in the world and the oldest of all dwarfs. At 72, he is proud of his excellent health, which he maintains by eating turmeric dissolved in hot.
His small stature - 54.6 cm - did not prevent him from getting a profession that is very revered in Nepal - he sews hats. Unfortunately, Dangi failed to create his own family and have children. When he was orphaned at the age of 16, his large family - six brothers and two sisters - took care of him. Now, when they have also grown old, the nephews have taken care of the unusual uncle. Chandra Bahadur Dangi tries to be useful to them and, despite helping to graze cattle and sew bedding for carrying heavy loads on his back.
On the day of his majority, he received official confirmation of the record holder, because his height is only 59.93 cm.
His disease was revealed in the first year of life, but since his parents were poor, they could not pay for expensive treatment. Over time, everyone got used to and adapted to the peculiarities of the new life. Two more absolutely normal children were born in the family. Now Junri's parents are even happy with such an unusual son. He constantly participates in filming and photo shoots, journalists from many countries come to him. Despite the fact that almost all the time he is in the arms of his father or mother (due to leg disease), Junri is full. He loves to eat chocolate and at the age of 18 he tasted beer for the first time. In the future, he plans to have his own family with a beautiful wife and children.
Almost the same height, 23-year-old resident of Nepal, Kagendr (Khagendra) Tapa Magar
His height is 7 mm higher than that of Junri Baluing and is exactly 60 cm. The boy was born so small that many doubted his viability. Having gone through all the difficulties, he got stronger and today weighs about 6 kg.
Despite her small stature, Kagendra helps her parents in Baglung Province work in the market and sell fruit. He leads a rather active life: he reads, watches TV, attends dance classes and prepares for university entrance exams. She dreams of traveling not only around her province, but all over the world.
The next unusual child was Colombian Edward Nino Hernandez
Born with a minimum height of 38 cm, he weighed one and a half kilograms.
At first, neither the doctors nor the parents noticed the strange features of the child. Due to dysfunction of the pituitary gland, by about two years of age, the boy's growth stopped altogether. Today, his height is 70 cm. The boy's family has many children. And it is also unusual that another child with the same disease was born in her 13 years later. The growth of the younger brother Edward exceeds his own by 23 cm. The brothers are completely satisfied with their lives, do not lose heart and help the family by dancing.
The next record holder is Ajay Kumar
Known as an actor in Indian cinema. His path to glory was difficult and thorny.
And the main problem was that the boy could not walk on his own. Only parental love and faith in God worked a miracle, and at the age of four the baby began to move independently. Ajay received an acting education after graduating from school and has starred in more than two dozen films to date. He is a fairly wealthy man. An active life position prompted him to create the "Association of Little People". He is its leader and a fighter for the rights of people like him. Today, his height is 76 cm.
With a height of 112 cm, he became famous not only as the smallest man in the world, but also as a man who married a small woman.
With his wife Chen Gilyan (height 80 cm) eight years ago they got into the Guinness Book of Records. Their wedding took place in their native Chinese city of Shunde and became not only for the local population, but for the whole country.
Unusual natural data, difficulty in movement and sometimes inadequate reaction of people around do not prevent all these people from being cheerful and cheerful, to achieve success in creativity and not be embarrassed by their growth, to bring benefit and joy to society and themselves.
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