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- Title
Early recognition of growth abnormalities permitting early intervention.
- Authors
Haymond, Morey; Kappelgaard, Anne-Marie; Czernichow, Paul; Biller, Beverly MK; Takano, Koji; Kiess, Wieland
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
GROWTH disorders; HUMAN growth; MEDICAL care; CHILDREN'S health; HEALTH management
- Publication
Acta Paediatrica, 2013, Vol 102, Issue 8, p787
- ISSN
0803-5253
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/apa.12266