lõppkõrgus

Lõppkõrgus is an Estonian term that translates to "final height" or "mature height" and refers to the typical height an individual reaches when they have completed their growth and development. This is generally understood to be at the end of puberty. The lõppkõrgus is influenced by a combination of genetic factors, nutrition, hormonal balance, and overall health during childhood and adolescence. While genetics plays a significant role, determining a large portion of an individual's potential height, environmental factors can also impact whether that potential is fully realized. Factors such as chronic illness, severe malnutrition, or hormonal deficiencies can lead to a lõppkõrgus that is lower than genetically predicted. Conversely, optimal conditions for growth can help an individual achieve their maximum potential height. Estimates of lõppkõrgus are often made during childhood and adolescence, and these predictions are based on various growth charts and calculations that take into account current growth velocity and skeletal maturity. The age at which lõppkõrgus is reached can vary between individuals, but it is typically in the late teens or early twenties for both males and females. Once lõppkõrgus is achieved, significant further growth in stature is uncommon.