A study was conducted by professor Rane a gynaecologist in james cook university in australia,in 2004. 124 women were recruited to do a squat ability test. the female volunteers were recruited to do a full squat with their feet flat for 30 second without discomfort.
70 out of 124 women(more than half of them ) cannot squat, or squat on toes, or falling off the toilet, or cannot hold the full squat position for 30 second. only 54 women can hold the full squat position for 30 second.
in women below 20 years old,51% can do full squat. for women 20-29 years old,40 % can do full squat.