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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
As long as your child is trending upward, even just slightly, there’s usually little reason to worry
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Factors like genetics and nutrition, and even disease and medication, can affect height
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