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loss of height

Clinical manifestations: - people generally lose about 1 cm every 10 years after age 40; - the loss is even greater after 70 years of age - in total, 1-3 inches may be lost - loss of height varies with - physical activity - diet - osteoporosis

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References

  1. MedlinePlus: Aging changes in body shape http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003998.htm