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No growth spurt yet at 17, will he be short forever?
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Familial/Genetic?: In males growth spurt starts at 12 yrs -14 yrs (approx.) and conitnues till 18 yrs. Some males are late bloomers. However a lot depends on mother and father's height too.
Answered 8/2/2012
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