Height / Question
Published: July 30, 2001
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I am 16 years of age and 5.4 is there still time for me to grow taller?
Signed: 16, 5.4 Time To Grow?
Dear 16, 5.4 Time To Grow?,
TeenHealthFX cannot say one way or the other if you will grow taller because your height depends on so many factors, including whether you are a boy (boys generally finish growing later than girls) or a girl, genetics (how tall or short your parents are), and even if you have had adequate nutrition in your life.
You can take these factors into account and if you want a better educated guess, talk with your doctor who knows your family history.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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