Height standards for adolescents

Generally speaking, the median height of adolescents should be between 165.6 and 171.4 centimeters for boys and between 157.7 and 160.2 centimeters for girls. Adolescence generally refers to the stage from 14 to 18 years old, which is also the key stage of height development, there will be a peak period of height development, and there will be a difference in the height standard for boys and girls. According to China’s nine provinces and cities child development survey 2021 data research shows: 1. Boys: the median height at 14 years old is generally 165.6cm, at 15 years old is 168.1cm, at 16 years old is 170.5cm, at 17 years old is 171.3cm, at 18 years old is 171.4cm. 2. Girls: The median height at age 14 is generally 157.7cm, at age 15 158.4cm, at age 16 158.9cm, at age 17 159.1cm, and at age 18 160.2cm. Corresponding to the different genders and ages, if it is lower than this value, it means that the height is on the short side, and if it is higher than this value, it means that the height is on the upper side of the developmental scale. If you are short in height, you need to consult a doctor in time for professional examination and evaluation to clarify the cause and then improve the situation.