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In late adulthood: both men and women get shorter. men get shorter, but women do not get shorter. women get shorter, but men do not get shorter. only individuals with osteoporosis, men or women, get shorter.

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User Savad
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The answer is Both Men and Women get Shorter

As we age, our bodies start to lose cartilage between the bones. People with Osteoporosis might even cause the spinal column to shorten.

Losing Muscle muscle mass in the body also leads to weakness and can have an impact on the height of a person.


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