The short child: A Parents' Guide to the Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Growth Problems - Softcover

Kaplowitz, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0446696528 ISBN 13: 9780446696524

Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style, 2006

Synopsis

Each year large numbers of parents become concerned that their children are shorter than their peers or seem to be falling behind. 5% of children under 14 fall below the normal range on the growth charts and their parents are often sufficiently worried to consult a specialist. Until now these parents had no authoritive source of information to either reassure them or guide them in seeking help. In this groundbreaking book two of the leading experts in the field provide those concerned parents with thorough, up-to-date information on the issues surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of growth disorders, inc. The role of genetics, nutrition and hormones in normal growth; when parents should and shouldn't worry about their child's growth pattern; the most up-to-date information on treatments, including the controversial use of growth hormones and much more.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Kaplowitz is Chief of Endocrinology at Children's National Medical Center, Washington DC. Dr Barron is Chief of Growth and Devlopment at the National Institute of Health. Between them they have over 40 years experience in researching and treating growth disorders.

Edition details

• Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0446696528
• ISBN 13: 9780446696524
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256