No, humans will not keep getting taller indefinitely.
While human height has generally increased over the past century, various factors suggest this trend is unlikely to continue endlessly. Here's why:
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Limits to Growth: As cited, "humans can't keep on growing forever." Like other biological traits, height has genetic and environmental limits.
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Plateauing Heights: Evidence suggests that height increases are slowing down or plateauing in some regions. The reference notes that "there are signs in the last 10 years that it's flattening" in the UK.
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Environmental Factors: Height is influenced by nutrition, healthcare, and overall living conditions. While improvements in these areas have contributed to increased height in the past, there's a limit to how much further these factors can push human growth.
