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At which age a boy stop growing?

2020-12-07 10:21:45
Hello i am 17 year old with beard and little chest hair with 5ft7 height . Are my chest hair and beard are sign of stopage of height growth.will my height will increse in future
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Boys usually grow till age of 17-18 yrs.age. Hairs on chest & appearance of beard is not a signal for stoppage of growth.

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Swimming,  yoga will increase height. Do not do heavy gym weight lifting activities

Answered2020-12-09 03:13:24

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Hi. Indian boys generally grow in height up till 21 years of age. So you have time.
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Start yoga so as to enhance the chances of increasing your height.

Answered2020-12-08 11:52:50

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Not really. Boys stop growing between 16-21 years. So you still have time.
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Don't Worry

Answered2020-12-07 15:05:54

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