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I have been growing 1 inch per year since last 3 years and i am still growing. i am 5'8'' now, 18, how many more inches am i likely to add?
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Hard to predict: At age 18 you should be close to your maximum height however some people continue to grow for another year or two. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 11/3/2014
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