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Height problem
I am 20 years old and my height is 5:6 inches , I want to increase it a 3-4 inches can it be possible
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Height is one factor that's determined primarily by genetics and secondarily by activities that one performs. Bone growth plate is fully developed by 18 yes and further growth is not very common. Activities do help a bit.
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Make sure you play games with lots of jumping and stretching involved.
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May be with proper medicines supporting physical growth.
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