Myth: Adults begin to shrink later in life rather than grow taller. There are rare individuals with constitutional delay of growth that continue into their early 20's.These have a delay in the onset of puberty and slow progression through its stages. Most adults see fusion of growth centers by 17, and this can easily be determined by an x-ray of the wrist/hand.The 2% cited is a myth.
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