Question
A child is not growing tall, is shorter than same age peers, and even with improved nutrition, the effect is not significant. How can one determine if it is dwarfism?
Answer
Parents should understand the basic growth and development patterns of children and record their height annually. If a child’s height growth during the growth period is significantly lower than that of their peers, and their height is below the normal average by two standard deviations or below the second percentile, and excluding family genetic factors, it may be necessary to seek professional help. This could be a sign of dwarfism.