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Hi,i'm 16 and 167cm. my dad is 178cm and mom is 170 ,will i grow taller? :)

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Most likely: Most people grow to a height somewhere between their parents; this is called mid-parental height and is weighed a little more towards the mother's height for a girl. At 16 you may still have the potential to grow a little taller than you are today. Best of luck.

Answered 11/8/2015

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Maybe,maybe not: Most girls stop growing at 16, so you may or may not grow more. Your anticipated height from the parental numbers = parent average less 5 cm (for girls), which would give you an expected 2 more cm. An X-ray of your wrist/hand could be examined for open growth centers and give you more information. (if open, more growth,closed=no more)

Answered 11/10/2015

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