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Factors affecting height
There are many factors that affect height either in a positive or negative way, these factors can be classified into the following:
Genetic factors:
For the most part, genetic factors are the common cause of inherited genes in the family tree.
Non-genetic factors:
There can be a group of non-genetic factors that have an impact on the possibilities of growth These factors can be identified because they hinder the growth process and here is a group of non-genetic factors that affect the length of your body:
- Exposure to tobacco smoke during genetic development.
- Illness during childhood or adulthood .
- Poor postpartum care .
- Low birth weight.
- Nutritional deficiencies .
- Growth hormone disorder .
- Lack of exercise.
- Failure to follow a proper diet.
- Side effects of some medications in adolescence.
- Unhealthy lifestyle .
While the factors that limit body length are beyond your control, there are several things you can do to increase body length and here are a range of ways to consider to increase height naturally.
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