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Beginning at about what age can individuals generally start to lose height? what typically causes that to occur in adults?
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Later in life: Generally speaking, factors such a hormonal changes, excessive use of steroids, post menopausal status in females, etc. can cause osteoporosis to start occurring, which is the risk factor for a decrease in height. Hope this helps.
Answered 6/9/2014
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