Growth references are used worldwide. The objective of monitoring growth of apparently healthy children is to identify treatable diseases early. Children with compromised growth, e.g. due to genetic ...

Growth hormone helps children grow in height and supports healthy metabolism. When a child does not have enough of this hormone, their growth may be slow. This is sometimes called growth failure.

The primary sign of growth hormone deficiency in children is short stature. Adults may have decreased muscle mass and increased body fat, as well as other problems such as heart disease and depression ...