Normal Height for 12-Year-Olds
Disease description:
I’ve been very worried lately because my child is shorter than average. What is the normal height for a 12-year-old?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiaohua
The normal height range for 12-year-olds is between 144 cm and 151 cm. In boys, the average height tends to be slightly greater than in girls; the upper limit of the normal range for boys may reach 151 cm. During childhood growth, encouraging children to engage in stretching or flexibility exercises can promote the development of bones and ligaments, thereby supporting optimal growth.
