19-year-old Broc Brown, grows 6 inches every year. The Michigan young man has already reached 7 feet 8 inches tall. At this rate, he could surpass the current world’s tallest man, who stands at 8 feet 2 inches.
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Broc Brown of Michigan is 19 years old and is 7'8" tall...and growing.
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He’s been sprouting upward at a rate of about six inches per year, and if that pace continues, which is a very real possibility, he’ll become the world’s tallest man.Take a look at just how big Broc’s been since he was born.
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He was 5'2" in kindergarten. They didn't know where the height came from, as both his parents are normal height, but they all later learned that it is a genetic issue and is glandular
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If you can believe it, he was standing 6 feet tall BEFORE he hit his growth spurt...
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By the start of high school, he was standing almost 7 feet tall.
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Says his mom, “It’s a genetic disorder and there’s nothing that can stop him from growing – I don’t know if he will ever stop.”
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Of course, if he doesn't stop, he's not just in for an uncomfortable life...
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...but serious health issues that can take the form of circulation issues, bone and structural problems, and other effects from an imbalance of hormones.
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But he remains a happy kid who's enjoying the notoriety he's getting for his huge physique.
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But as tall people know, the world isn't built for towering giants, and Broc has an especially tough go of it, given his height.
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Sure, towering at over 7'8" has its benefits on the basketball court...
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...and it makes for a very fun icebreaker with strangers...
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But the logistical issues are present in everything from his bed...
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...to his living room...
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Hopefully, Broc stops growing soon, because, as interesting as it would be to inherit the title of the world’s tallest person, the health issues in growing any taller than he is currently are grave.But knowing that he can’t do anything about it, Broc’s cheery disposition is allowing him to take everything in (a very large) stride.
