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Is height a hereditary factor?

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Mostly: For the most part the answer is yes. Nutritional factors, chronic illness, syndromes, and hormonal growth disturbance may affect the expected genetic outcome expected from family history.

Answered 8/16/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, largely it is.: Agree with dr. Lewy weiss. It is unlikely that a person born to short parents will be tall.

Answered 1/20/2013

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