The dangers of short stature: low self-esteem, which affects the healthy physical and mental growth of children and their intellectual development.
Lack of courage to communicate with others or to actively participate in social activities, reducing the chances of success in their careers. The scope of future employment is limited.
Is the child’s height normal?
During the neonatal period (referring to the period from delivery to 28 days after birth), weight increases by about 1.5 kg and length increases by about 5 cm. During the infant period (referring to the period from 29 days after birth to 1 year), weight can increase by 6 to 7 kg, which is about three times the weight at birth, and length increases by about 25 cm. During the early childhood period (referring to the period from 1 to 3 years), weight increases by about 4 kg and length increases by 10 to 12 cm in the second year and by 7 to 8 cm in the third year. Pre-puberty ( If the height growth is less than 4 cm per year, it indicates a growth disorder.
Adolescence (refers to the development of secondary sexual characteristics to full maturity) begins at the age of 10 to 12 for girls and 12 to 14 for boys, with an annual increase of 8 to 12 cm in height and 8 to 11 kg in weight over two years. 18 to 20 years old, the epiphysis closes completely and growth stops.