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Short Stature

Short stature is height or length substantially below the expected range for a child’s age and developmental stage.

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When to worry about growth

When to worry about growth

Growth is a pattern, not a single number Infant growth is assessed using serial measurements of weight, recumbent length, and head circumference. These data are plotted on an age- and sex-specific growth chart, allowing the clinician to examine both the current percentile and the trajectory over time. The percentile is a comparison with a reference […]