Dwarfism, also known as dwarfism, poses the greatest threat to a child's height. If a child's height is significantly lower than the expected height standard for their age group, parents should be alert to whether the child has dwarfism. So, what is the threshold for a boy's height to be considered dwarfism?
A boy who is two standard deviations below the standard height is considered to have dwarfism. Parents can also determine whether their child has dwarfism by the average annual growth rate of their height. Generally, children grow rapidly before the age of three. If the annual growth rate of their height is less than 7 centimeters, it is considered slow growth. Children over the age of three should grow at least 5 centimeters in height every year. If it is less than 5 centimeters, it is also considered slow growth. During adolescence, the height growth rate of children should be 6 centimeters per year. If it is less than these standard values, it is considered slow growth.
Growth hormone is an important factor in determining a child's physical health and growth. If there is a deficiency or insufficient secretion of hormones in the body, it can affect the child's height development, leading to stunted growth, also known as dwarfism. As parents, it is important to regularly measure the child's height growth. If slow growth is found, take the baby to the hospital for examination. If it is really due to stunted growth, medical intervention can be promptly detected.
