A change in height during the older years is due to a:

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As people age, the vertebrae in the spine can begin to fuse together, leading to a loss in height. This is due to decreased water content and compression of the discs between the vertebrae. Aging does not typically lead to a significant loss of fat or muscle tone, and while the epiphysis (the end of a long bone) can close in early adulthood, this would not result in height loss during older years.

A Change in Height During the Older Years Is Due