Short stature

Short stature or stature refers to children and adolescents who are below average height that corresponds to their age. Short stature is not necessarily a symptom of a health problem, it may be a delay in growth or slower than normal, or a parent who is of short stature.

Articles related to Short stature

Growth monitoring in children

By Dr. Jordi Bosch Muñoz
2024-04-27

The growth and development of children is a fundamental aspect which should focus parents and pediatrician, seeking to ensure healthy growth that allow children to achieve adequate adult height. See more

BMI, an indicator of an appropriate child development

By Dr. Fernando García-Sala Viguer
2024-04-26

The Body Mass Index (BMI) shows that the development of a child being correct. Dr. García-Sala Viguer explains what the normal child growth standards are and what treatments should be followed if a child does not grow enough. See more