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When does the spine growth stop on males and females? some say 20, some 25. which is the correct answer ?
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It typically varies : From patient to patient. Females approximately at age 14 years (give or take a year or two); in males approximately age 16 years (give or take a year or two).Guys typically hit their growth spurt later than females.
Answered 11/7/2013
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