What is the normal height for a 15-year-old?
Disease description:
My child is 15 years old and appears shorter than peers of the same age. What is the normal height for a 15-year-old?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Zhaohua
At age 15, the typical height range is approximately 152–175 cm. Girls generally begin puberty earlier than boys, so the average height of 15-year-old girls tends to be greater than that of boys of the same age. However, individual physical development varies due to differences in both genetic (inherited) and environmental (e.g., nutritional) factors. After puberty, some individuals may experience a second phase of height growth; during this time, calcium supplementation may be beneficial.
