Originally Posted By DyGDisney Today, non-profit organization the MAGIC Foundation has organized a "growth spurt" to raise awareness for children's growth problems. Kids between the ages of 2 1/2 and puberty should grow at least 2.5 inches a year. Growth is an overall indicator of health, and there are a variety of problems that can affect growth. If your child, or the child of someone you know is not growing properly, speak to the doctor about it. Don't take, "he got the short gene" as an answer. Conditions that affect growth can cause major health complications --- it's not just about height. For more information, check out Magic Foundation's website.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney Growth hormone use has been given a bad name because of abuse by sports stars, but did you know that growth hormone deficiency in children can cause, "Serious problems relating to; heart strength, lung capacity, bone density, immune system function and much more..." Untreated growth hormone deficiency can lead to early onset osteoporosis, delayed or lack of puberty, under-developed lower jawbone and other dental problems, hear conditions, and a myriad of other health conditions.
