But researchers found westerners could not hold the squat position for more than 30 seconds without falling over.<\/p>\n Prof Ajay Rane, of James Cook University, said: "We were quite sure squatting would be far superior to the Western toilet position, however we have a problem now – one third of the population is unable to squat."<\/p>\n Equipment collected data such as how fast volunteers could urinate, their maximum speed, average speed, how long it took to attain maximum speed and the volume of urine.<\/p>\n Maybe they fall over because of the high heels….. <\/em><\/p>\n from Ananova<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ever on the prowl for scientifically significant research topics, cutting edge anthropologists in Australia are deep into a precise comparison of peeing methods – modern out-house sit-down vs. indigineous natural squatting. But researchers found westerners could not hold the squat … Continue reading ![](\"http:\/\/cyber.law.harvard.edu\/blogs\/static\/dowbrigade\/squaatt.jpg\")
Ever on the prowl for scientifically significant research topics, cutting edge anthropologists in Australia are deep into a precise comparison of peeing methods – modern out-house sit-down vs. indigineous natural squatting.<\/em> <\/p>\n