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Est. 2024 • Clinical Guidelines Distilled

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Last Updated: 8/22/2025

Height Classification in Medicine

Definition and Classification

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define normal height as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5-24.99 kg/m², corresponding to approximately 60-70 kg of weight or between 56.3-76.6 kg 1