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They sound similar, and the two conditions are related, but hypochondroplasia tends to cause milder symptoms
Most males usually stop growing by age 18, but some may continue growing into their 20s
Globally, the average height for men ranges from 5 feet 3 inches to 6 feet 0.4 inches, but varies based on a variety of factors
In the U.S., the average height for women is 5 feet 3.5 inches, and it ranges from 4 feet 11 inches to 5 feet 7 inches around the world
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As long as your child is trending upward, even just slightly, there’s usually little reason to worry
Factors like genetics and nutrition, and even disease and medication, can affect height
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