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Samed was diagnosed with a rare [[endocrine disorder]] called [[acromegaly]], which is caused by an excess of [[human growth hormone|growth hormone]] in the body.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sulemana Abdul Samed: Meet Ghanaian man who is reportedly tallest guy in world |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/sulemana-abdul-samed-meet-ghanaian-man-who-is-reportedly-tallest-guy-in-world/articleshow/96691272.cms |access-date=2023-01-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghana's Tallest Man At 7 Feet 4 Inches |url=https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/meet-sulemana-abdul-samed-ghanas-tallest-man-at-7-feet-4-inches-3657091 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> As a result, he grew to a reported 9 feet 6 inches (289 cm), which would have made him one of the tallest men in the history of the human race.<ref>{{Cite web |last=sp |title=Er wäre der größte Mann der Welt, aber da ist ein Haken |url=https://www.heute.at/s/er-waere-der-groesste-mann-der-welt-aber-da-ist-ein-haken-100247290 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Heute.at |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chi è l'uomo più alto del mondo |url=https://www.today.it/storie/uomo-piu-alto-mondo-chi-e.html |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Today |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-03 |title=Ghana man reported to be world's tallest at 9 foot six. But what's the truth? |url=https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/ghana-man-reported-to-be-worlds-tallest-at-9-foot-six-but-whats-the-truth-11919622.html |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> An investigation by a [[BBC]] reporter revealed that, in fact, Samed was only 7 feet 4 inches (223 cm), suggesting that the hospital at which he had been measured had made a "mistake".<ref name=BBC>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-02 |title=The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-64032268 |first=Favour |last=Nunoo |access-date=2023-01-06}}</ref> |
Samed was diagnosed with a rare [[endocrine disorder]] called [[acromegaly]], which is caused by an excess of [[human growth hormone|growth hormone]] in the body.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sulemana Abdul Samed: Meet Ghanaian man who is reportedly tallest guy in world |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/sulemana-abdul-samed-meet-ghanaian-man-who-is-reportedly-tallest-guy-in-world/articleshow/96691272.cms |access-date=2023-01-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghana's Tallest Man At 7 Feet 4 Inches |url=https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/meet-sulemana-abdul-samed-ghanas-tallest-man-at-7-feet-4-inches-3657091 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> As a result, he grew to a reported 9 feet 6 inches (289 cm), which would have made him one of the tallest men in the history of the human race.<ref>{{Cite web |last=sp |title=Er wäre der größte Mann der Welt, aber da ist ein Haken |url=https://www.heute.at/s/er-waere-der-groesste-mann-der-welt-aber-da-ist-ein-haken-100247290 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Heute.at |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chi è l'uomo più alto del mondo |url=https://www.today.it/storie/uomo-piu-alto-mondo-chi-e.html |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Today |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-03 |title=Ghana man reported to be world's tallest at 9 foot six. But what's the truth? |url=https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/ghana-man-reported-to-be-worlds-tallest-at-9-foot-six-but-whats-the-truth-11919622.html |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> An investigation by a [[BBC]] reporter revealed that, in fact, Samed was only 7 feet 4 inches (223 cm), suggesting that the hospital at which he had been measured had made a "mistake".<ref name=BBC>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-02 |title=The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-64032268 |first=Favour |last=Nunoo |access-date=2023-01-06}}</ref> |
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He has undergone treatment{{which}} for his condition, but this has not successfully reduced his height.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-17 |title='Tallest man' Awuche commends Health Minister for intervening in his health condition; seeks more public support |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/tallest-man-awuche-commends-health-minister-for-intervening-in-his-health-condition-seeks-more-public-support/ |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite his unusual height, Samed has lived a relatively normal life, attending school and being employed as a farmer and a mechanic. He has stated that he hopes to marry and have children.<ref name=BBC/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-05 |title=Ghana's tallest man reveals plans to get married and have children |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-s-tallest-man-reveals-plans-to-get-married-and-have-children-1636460 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> |
He has undergone treatment{{which|date=February 2023}} for his condition, but this has not successfully reduced his height.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-17 |title='Tallest man' Awuche commends Health Minister for intervening in his health condition; seeks more public support |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/tallest-man-awuche-commends-health-minister-for-intervening-in-his-health-condition-seeks-more-public-support/ |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite his unusual height, Samed has lived a relatively normal life, attending school and being employed as a farmer and a mechanic. He has stated that he hopes to marry and have children.<ref name=BBC/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-05 |title=Ghana's tallest man reveals plans to get married and have children |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-s-tallest-man-reveals-plans-to-get-married-and-have-children-1636460 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> |
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Samed has received media attention for his height, which he has used to raise awareness about acromegaly and the challenges faced by people who have the condition.<ref name=BBC/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stan |first=Joshua |date=2023-01-03 |title=World's Tallest Man Towers 9'6": How Did He Grow This Tall? |url=https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/41670/20230103/worlds-tallest-man-towers-96-grow-tall.htm |access-date=Jan 6, 2023 |website=The Science Times}}</ref> |
Samed has received media attention for his height, which he has used to raise awareness about acromegaly and the challenges faced by people who have the condition.<ref name=BBC/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stan |first=Joshua |date=2023-01-03 |title=World's Tallest Man Towers 9'6": How Did He Grow This Tall? |url=https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/41670/20230103/worlds-tallest-man-towers-96-grow-tall.htm |access-date=Jan 6, 2023 |website=The Science Times}}</ref> |
Sulemana Abdul Samed, also known as Awuche, (meaning 'Let's Go' in the Hausa language), is the tallest man in Ghana. He was born in 1994 in the Northern Region of Ghana.[1][2][3][4]
Samed was diagnosed with a rare endocrine disorder called acromegaly, which is caused by an excess of growth hormone in the body.[5][6] As a result, he grew to a reported 9 feet 6 inches (289 cm), which would have made him one of the tallest men in the history of the human race.[7][8][9] An investigation by a BBC reporter revealed that, in fact, Samed was only 7 feet 4 inches (223 cm), suggesting that the hospital at which he had been measured had made a "mistake".[10]
He has undergone treatment[which?] for his condition, but this has not successfully reduced his height.[11] Despite his unusual height, Samed has lived a relatively normal life, attending school and being employed as a farmer and a mechanic. He has stated that he hopes to marry and have children.[10][12]
Samed has received media attention for his height, which he has used to raise awareness about acromegaly and the challenges faced by people who have the condition.[10][13]