Do people with longer Torso's and shorter legs lose more height as they age then!


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Do people with longer Torso's and shorter legs lose more height as they age then a person with normal bodys

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Absolutely. Over 80% of the total "shrinkage" that occurs with old age is related to the spine. Most of the other 20% is in the legs, particularly the knees, so yes, people with longer torsos lose more height with age.




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