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A 19-year-old female asked:

How does one get short legs? is it only genetic or outside factors or both? please be specific.

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Dr. Kristin Sokol
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Genetic: Likely not due to environmental factors. Nothing can be done to lengthen legs.
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