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Early recognition of growth abnormalities permitting early intervention
Author(s) -
Haymond Morey,
Kappelgaard Anne-Marie,
Czernichow Paul,
Biller Beverly MK,
Takano Koji,
Kiess Wieland
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/apa.12266
Subject(s) - short stature , intervention (counseling) , medicine , pediatrics , psychiatry
Normal growth is a sign of good health. Monitoring for growth disturbances is fundamental to children's health care. Early detection and diagnosis of the causes of short stature allows management of underlying medical conditions, optimizing attainment of good health and normal adult height. Conclusion This review summarizes currently available information on monitoring for short stature in children and conditions usually associated with short stature and summarizes the authors’ conclusions on the early recognition of growth disorders.